Farshid Fathi, the Christian prisoner is exiled to Rajaei Shar prison

HRANA News Agency – Fasrhid Fathi, the Christian citizen and the leader of a home-church is transferred from ward 350 of Evin prison to Rajaei Shahr prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Farshid Fathi, the new converted to Christianity and the leader of a home-church is transferred from Evin to Rajaei Shahr prison, on Tuesday morning. Continue reading “Farshid Fathi, the Christian prisoner is exiled to Rajaei Shar prison”

Ayat Mehralibeyglo left prison for 5 days

HRANA News Agency – Ayat Mehralibeyglo, Azerbaijani Civic activist and a member of Yeni Gamoh Organization, was given leave for 5 days.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ayat Mehralibeyglo, political prisoner at Julfa prison who is sentenced to nine years in prison, was given leave for a period of 5 days on Monday 18th August. Continue reading “Ayat Mehralibeyglo left prison for 5 days”

3 prisoners hanged at Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – During the last week, three prisoners who were convicted of murder were executed by hanging at Rajai Shahr Prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), three persons who were accused of murder were executed by hanging in the yard of Rajai Shahr prion on Wednesday morning 13th August. Continue reading “3 prisoners hanged at Rajai Shahr Prison”

Five Bahais arrested, questioned and released in Isfahan Province

HRANA News Agency – On the morning of August 20, police searched a home shared by Bahais in the city of Shahin Shahr, in the province of Isfahan.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), they searched the house for several hours, seizing computers, religious books and personal effects, and then arrested five Bahais who were present. Their names are Sa`id Qa’emi, Parviz Gaudarzeyan, Azita Homayuni, Noushin Salkyan and Rashin Shahnazi. Continue reading “Five Bahais arrested, questioned and released in Isfahan Province”

64-year old Sunni prisoner in critical condition

HRANA News Agency – Prison officials at Iran’s Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj have prevented a 64-year old Sunni prisoner from receiving adequate medical care despite his rapidly deteriorating health condition.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Sunni prisoner of conscience Keykhosro Sharifipour has been suffering from an unknown illness since 6 August 2014, and has been unable to eat for at least 15 days. His condition is deteriorating rapidly, and in the last few days he has had difficulty even drinking water. Continue reading “64-year old Sunni prisoner in critical condition”

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Sunni teacher arrested in Qeshm, Iran

HRANA News Agency – A Sunni teacher was arrested by Iranian security forces last week in Qeshm County, Iran.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Syed Jalal al-Din Rahimi, a Sunni activist and Deputy Head of a school in Dargahan in Qeshm County, was arrested by security forces last week and taken to an unknown location. Continue reading “Sunni teacher arrested in Qeshm, Iran”

Vahid Asghari transferred to Rajaei Shahr prison

HRANA News Agency – Vahid Asghari, cyber-crime defendant has been transferred to hall number 12 of Rajaei Shahr prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Vahid Asghari, the imprisoned blogger has taken out from the ward 350 of Evin prison and transferred to Rajaei Shahr prison by security forces, on Wednesday August 13. Continue reading “Vahid Asghari transferred to Rajaei Shahr prison”

3 Azeri activists released from Meshkin Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Hamid Ghovvati, Eisa Azizi and Reza Ghomi, from the arrestees of Sabalan were released on bail, on Monday.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Hamid Ghovvati, Eisa Azizi and Reza Ghomi three arrestees in Sabalan mountain were release from Meshkin Shahr prison, on 10 million Tomans bail, on Monday evening, August 18. Continue reading “3 Azeri activists released from Meshkin Shahr Prison”

Mass execution at Ghezelhesar Prison

HRANA News Agency – About ten people were executed today at Ghezelhesar Prison altogether.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), in the morning of August 17th, 2014 more than 14 inmates from units 1 and 2 at Ghezelhesar Prison in Karaj were transferred to the execution chamber at prison. However, it is not clear how many of these inmates were hanged considering the 11 space limit of execution chamber  at prison, although reports confirms the execution of  minimum 10 and maximum of  14. Continue reading “Mass execution at Ghezelhesar Prison”

Bad physical condition of Ayatollah Broujerdi, the political prisoner

HRANA News Agency – The physical condition of Ayatollah Broujerdi, the political prisoner, has been reported critical, despite the fact that he is deprived of receiving medical treatment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the family of Ayatollah Broujerdi visited him in prison in a very bad condition, in which he could walk only with the help of two other prisoners, in the visit they had on August 16. Continue reading “Bad physical condition of Ayatollah Broujerdi, the political prisoner”