HRANA News Agency – Nader Dastanpour from Tehran died in police custody as a result of the consequences of being beating during his detention including brain damage and not being transferred to the hospital. On June 23, he was arrested and a day after the detention it was announced that he had died.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Nader Dastanpour died in the custody of Police Station 127 of Narmak of Tehran as a result of the consequences of being beaten during his detention including brain damage. Continue reading “A Civilian Killed in the Police Custody in Tehran”
Category: Prisoners
Motaleb Ahmadian Transferred to Prison of Saghez
HRANA News Agency – Motaleb Ahmadian, political prisoner in Sanandaj prison was transferred to Saghez prison on May 3, and simultaneously was interrogated about a new case.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Motaleb Ahmadian, political prisoner in Sanandaj prison was transferred to Saghez prison on May 3, and a new case was formed for him. Continue reading “Motaleb Ahmadian Transferred to Prison of Saghez”
Article 134 Won’t Be Applied to Mahdi and Hussein Rajabian
HRANA News Agency – The two imprisoned artist brothers, Mahdi and Hussein Rajabian were informed that article 134 which would reduce the amount of their imprisonment and the fine will not be applied for them.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), based on the inquiries from Branch 54 of the Tehran Appeals Court, article 134 which would reduce the amount of their imprisonment and the fine will not be applied for them. Continue reading “Article 134 Won’t Be Applied to Mahdi and Hussein Rajabian”
Ayoub Asadi and Shahram Pour Mansouri Ended Their Hunger Strikes
HRANA News Agency – On July 4, Ayoub Asadi ended his hunger strike on its 29th day in Kashmar by his family’s insistence as well as Shahram Pour Mansouri on the 26th day of his hunger strike by threats and promises of authorities in Rajaee Shahr Prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on July 4, Ayoub Asadi and Shahram Pour Mansouri ended their hunger strikes in Kashmar prison and Rajaee Shahr Prison. Continue reading “Ayoub Asadi and Shahram Pour Mansouri Ended Their Hunger Strikes”
A Report about Amir Hossein Seirafi’s Situation in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Amir Hossien (Iman) Seirafi was arrested in 2013 and was held in solitary confinement in ward 209 of Evin prison for more than a month. A year later he was sentenced to 7 years in prison and 3 years of probation on charge of “communicating with enemy states” by Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court by Judge Salvati.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Amir Hossien (Iman) Seirafi was arrested by security forces at his house on November 18, 2013. Continue reading “A Report about Amir Hossein Seirafi’s Situation in Evin Prison”
Afif Naimi Sent to Furlough / Shahin Eghdami Returned to Rajai Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – Afif Naimi, a former director of the Baha’i community of Iran, was sent to medical furlough from Rajai Shahr prison and Shahin (Jafar) Eghdami, political prisoner, returned to this prison at the end of the seven-day furlough on July 2.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Afif Naimi, a former director of the Baha’i community of Iran, was sent to a five-day medical furlough from Rajai Shahr prison and Shahin (Jafar ) Eghdami, political prisoner returned to the prison at the end of the seven-day furlough on July 2. Continue reading “Afif Naimi Sent to Furlough / Shahin Eghdami Returned to Rajai Shahr Prison”
Afarin Chitsaz and Ehsan Mazandarani Released from Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Afarin Chitsaz, imprisoned journalist was released on the bail and Ehsan Mazandarani former editor of “Farhikhtegan Newspaper” was sent to a three-day-long furlough. At the same time, there are unconfirmed reports of granting furlough to Davood Asadi and Saman Safarzaiee.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Afarin Chitsaz, imprisoned journalist in Evin prison was released on a bail of 10 billion IRR. Continue reading “Afarin Chitsaz and Ehsan Mazandarani Released from Evin Prison”
Hassan Rastgari Faces New Charges in Urmia Prison
HRANA News Agency – A new case has been opened against Hassan Rastgari, political prisoner in Central Prison of Urmia, following the warden’s complaint against him. He had a hearing in the Revolutionary Court in Urmia.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Hassan Rastgari, political prisoner in Central Prison of Urmia, has faced a new case after he was sued had by warden, “Hossein Gharabaghi”, and has had a trial in branch 6 of the Revolutionary Court in Urmia. Continue reading “Hassan Rastgari Faces New Charges in Urmia Prison”
Kamran Jafari under Pressure in Urmia Prison
HRANA News Agency – Kamran Jafari, political prisoner in Urmia prison, is under pressure by security agencies to take action to cooperate through a televised interview. The prisoner has given ultimatum that if they continue the pressure then he will go on hunger strike.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Kamran Jafari, from Mahabad, political prisoner in Urmia prison is under pressure with bribes and threats by the security agencies to take action to cooperate through a televised interview. Continue reading “Kamran Jafari under Pressure in Urmia Prison”
A Report about the Situation of Pourmansouri Family
HRANA News Agency – Pourmansouri family were part of a group of 18 who were incidentally involved in hijacking an airplane without prior notice, the goal of which was simply getting rid of poverty, unemployment and economic problems after the Iran-Iraq war. After 16 years, these families still face the consequences and some of their children are still in prison including “Shahram Pourmansouri”, who was 16 years old at that time.
The story of this event has been filmed by Ebrahim Hatami Kia in a movie with the name of “Ertefae Past”. This report explains the suffering of these families after 16 years. Continue reading “A Report about the Situation of Pourmansouri Family”