Reza Akbari Monfared Released after Serving 5 Years and 6 Months

HRANA News Agency – Reza Akbari Monfared, political prisoner who had been sentenced to 5 years and 6 months imprisonment on charge of supporting the MEK, was released from RajaI Shahr prison, in Karaj at the end of his sentence.
According to the report of Human Rights Activist News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Reza Akbari Monfared has been released from Rajai Shahr prison in Kara, at the end of his sentence of 5 years and 6 months imprisonment. Continue reading “Reza Akbari Monfared Released after Serving 5 Years and 6 Months”

Ali Amini, Remains in Detention for Being a Christian

HRANA News Agency – Ali Amini, a new Christian convert from Tabriz, was arrested several days before the New Year by the Tabriz Intelligence Office. After being interrogated, he was taken to the Tabriz Prison. After a month, he still remains in jail as a temporary detention.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ali Amini, a new Christian convert from Tabriz city, who had been arrested before the New Year, is still being held in Tabriz Central Prison. Continue reading “Ali Amini, Remains in Detention for Being a Christian”

At Least 7 Civil Activists Arrested Across the Country

HRANA News Agency – At least seven civil activists were arrested by security forces in different parts of the country. Among the detainees, Saeed Eqbal, Dariush Zandi, Shima Babaei, Leyla Farjami, Mahmoud Masumi and Behnam Mousivand have been so far identified, but the number of the detainees will probably increase.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), during a coordinated action of security forces across the country, a number of civil activists, mostly known and formerly detained, were arrested on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Continue reading “At Least 7 Civil Activists Arrested Across the Country”

Mansoureh Behkish Sentenced to 7 Years and a Half in Prison

HRANA News Agency – Mansoureh Behkish was sentenced to seven and a half years imprisonment on charges of propaganda against the regime and collusion against the country due to her civil activities which was approved by the appeals court last month. Members of the families of the executed and families of political murder victims in the Islamic Republic, condemned Mansooreh Behkish’s verdict and demanded her unconditional release, by writing a statement.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the families of the executed and families of political murder victims condemned Mansooreh Behkish’s verdict of seven and a half years imprisonment, and demanded her unconditional release, by writing a statement. Continue reading “Mansoureh Behkish Sentenced to 7 Years and a Half in Prison”

A Juvenile Offender Executed in Bushehr

HRANA News Agency – Ali Kazemi, a prisoner who had been sentenced to death at the age of 15 when he was charged with murder, was executed in Bushehr Prison, at noon on December 31. It is said that the prisoner was alive for an hour after the verdict was executed and he eventually died in the hospital.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the death sentence of Ali Kazemi, juvenile offender, was carried out in Bushehr Prison, at noon on December 31. Continue reading “A Juvenile Offender Executed in Bushehr”

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At Least 300 Detainees of Recent Protests Will Be Put on Trial

HRANA News Agency- According to official sources, at least 3,700 individuals were arrested in the protests that happened in dozens of cities in Iran. In a recent report to the President on recent events, the Interior Minister has reported that at least 300 protesters were charged in the court and are still in temporary custody.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the scope of the recent protests was drawn to more than 80 cities in Iran, according to a governmental source; at least 3,700 Iranian citizens were arrested during these protests. Continue reading “At Least 300 Detainees of Recent Protests Will Be Put on Trial”

The List of 39 Prisoners of Ward 7 of Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – The following list is the names of prisoners in different halls in ward number 7 of Evin prison who are detained and imprisoned with charges like “being in contact with conflicting governments” and “espionage”. Themajority of them has rejected the accusations and consider them to have political motives.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the majority of security-political prisoners are being held in ward number 7 of Evin prison. Some are being held in wards 4 and 8 as well. Continue reading “The List of 39 Prisoners of Ward 7 of Evin Prison”

Two Detained Students Transferred to Orumieh Prison

HRANA News Agency – Ebrahim Moradi and Matin Khaledi are two students who were arrested in January protests and transferred to the Orumieh prison after completing the interrogation process. They have been charged with spreading propaganda against the regime and are currently being held at the Youth Ward of the Central Prison of Orumieh.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ebrahim Moradi and Matin Khaledi are two students who were arrested in late December last year. Continue reading “Two Detained Students Transferred to Orumieh Prison”

Shahin Zoghitabar Released after Serving 5 Years

HRANA News Agency – Shahin Zoghitabar, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, who had previously been sentenced to 5 years imprisonment on charges of gathering and collusion, was released by the end of his term of imprisonment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Shahin Zoghitabar, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, was released at the end of his five-year imprisonment sentence. Continue reading “Shahin Zoghitabar Released after Serving 5 Years”

Golrokh Irai and Atena Daemi Beaten and Exiled to Garchak Prison

HRANA News Agency – Arash Sadeghi, human rights activist in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, has gone on hunger strike on January 27, 2018, following his wife, Golrokh Irai and Atena Daemi were beaten and exiled. He has gone on hunger strike while he is suffering from severe illness and physical weakness.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Golrokh Irai and Atena Daemi were beaten in Evin prison and exiled to Garchak prison in Varamin on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. The two detainees, who are currently detained in quarantine of ward 3, do not have suitable situation. Continue reading “Golrokh Irai and Atena Daemi Beaten and Exiled to Garchak Prison”