Five Bahais released on bail in Tabriz

HRANA News Agency – Four members of the Bahadari family, and Shabnam Issakhani, have been released on bail.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), they are among Six Bahais arrested in Tabriz on July 12, and have been detained by the Ministry of Intelligence. Continue reading “Five Bahais released on bail in Tabriz”

Iqan Shahidi granted a 6-day furlough

HRANA News Agency – Iqan Shahidi came to furlough from Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Iqan Shahidi, a Bahai active in the struggle for equal educational opportunities who is serving a 5-year sentence as a prisoner of conscience in Raja’i Shahr prison, near Tehran, has been granted six days of leave from prison, beginning on July 28.

2 Kurdish civillians arrested in Khoy

HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Milani and Tajoddin Mamakani two people living in the region of “Aland” in Khoy city were arrested during recent days.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Monday 28th July, two civilians named Mohammad Milani and Tajoddin Mamakani living in the region of “Aland” in Khoy city were detained by security forces and taken to unknown location. Continue reading “2 Kurdish civillians arrested in Khoy”

Mehdi Farahi Shandiz transferred to ward 2 of Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Mehdi Farahi Shandiz, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison, was transferred from ward 1 to ward 2.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Sunday 27th July, Mehdi Farahi Shandiz was transferred from ward 1 in Rajai Shahr prison to ward 2. Continue reading “Mehdi Farahi Shandiz transferred to ward 2 of Rajai Shahr Prison”

2 political prisoners sent to furlough from Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Nasoor Naghipoor and Mohsen Mirdamadi, two prisoners from ward 350 of Evin prison have been sent to leave.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohsen Mirdamadi and Nasoor Naghipoor were sent to leave on July 28th. Continue reading “2 political prisoners sent to furlough from Evin Prison”

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Nasoor Naghipour returned to Evin prison

HRANA News Agency – Nasoor Naghipour, imprisoned journalist returned to prison as his leave was not extended.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Nasoor Naghipour, blogger, journalist and human rights activist, returned to Evin prison on Saturday, as his leave was not extended. Continue reading “Nasoor Naghipour returned to Evin prison”

Critical health condition of Asghar Mahmoudian in Semnan Prison

HRANA News Agency – Asghar Mahmoudian who has been exiled to Semnan Prison is in critical health condition.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ali Ashghar Mahmoudian, a 63-year old prisoner who suffers from Prostate, Coronary Heart, Haemorrhoids, and Respiratory disease is at Semnan Central Prison and his health condition is at a critical stage. Continue reading “Critical health condition of Asghar Mahmoudian in Semnan Prison”

3 Kurdish political prisoners in critical health condition in Mahabad

HRANA News Agency – Mostafa Faghih and Jamal Ghadernejad two political prisoners from Mahabad, are deprived of proper treatment despite physical deterioration.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mostafa Faghih, 53, political prisoner in Mahabad prison, faces severe diabetes. However, prison’s doctor agrees with his medical leave but prison officials and the judiciary do not agree with this important issue. Continue reading “3 Kurdish political prisoners in critical health condition in Mahabad”

Saeid Matinpoor came to furlough from Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Saeid Matinpoor, political prisoner of ward 350 who has been in prison from 5 years ago, for the first time was sent to 3 days leave.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), this political prisoner who was in prison since 11th July 2009 without any leave permissions was sent to 3 days leave on July 27th.
Saeid Matinpoor, on 25th May 2007 was arrested in Zanjan and after 278 days temporary detention he was released in February 2009 on a 500 million Tomans bail from Evin prison. This journalist was tried in a closed session at Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court in Tehran.
He was charge with holding relationship with foreigners and propaganda against the Regime and sentenced to totally 8 years imprisonment.
November 2008, the appeal court of Tehran also confirmed the 8 years imprisonment sentence for this Azerbaijani activist.
Matinpoor is graduated in philosophy from Tehran University and is a member of editorial board of weekly magazine “Yarpagh”, “Wave of Awakeness” and blogger and civic activist.

A Kurdish political prisoner transferred to solitary confinement

HRANA News Agency – Ghader Mohammadzadeh, the Kurdish prisoner is transferred to solitary confinement of central prison of Uremia for an unknown reason.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ghader Mohammadzadeh, the Kurdish prisoner is transferred to solitary confinement of central prison of Uremia for an unknown reason. Continue reading “A Kurdish political prisoner transferred to solitary confinement”