HRANA News Agency – Taimor Naderizad and Farzad Shah Nazarijo, two Sunni prisoners in Rajaee Shahr prison in Karaj were sent to the court on May 31, 2016 but were returned to the prison due to the absence of the judge. The trial of the two Sunni prisoners was postponed for the third time in the past 6 months due to the same reason.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Taimor Naderizad and Farzad Shah Nazarijo, two Sunni prisoners in Rajaee Shahr prison in Karaj were returned to the prison due to absence of the judge on May 31, 2016. Continue reading “2 Sunni Prisoners’ Trial Postponed”
Category: Religious Minorities
8 Sunni Civilians Arrested in Mahabad
HRANA News Agency – At least eight Sunni residents of Mahabad and Bukan were arrested by the security forces and were transferred to unknown locations. The common denominator of these detainees is their religious background and activities.
According to the report of the Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ali and Farooq Mavt, two brothers, Sunni activists were arrested in their home in Bukan on May 30, while being beaten by the security officers and were transferred to an unknown location. Continue reading “8 Sunni Civilians Arrested in Mahabad”
7 Sunni Prisoners Sentenced to Death by the Revolutionary Court
HRANA News Agency – On May 25, 2016, the death sentences of seven Sunni prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison was notified to them. This verdict was issued by Branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court headed by judge Moghiseh.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Davood Abdollahi, Kamran Sheikhi, Farhad Salimi, Anvar Khezri, Khosrow Besharat, Ghasem Abesteh and Ayoub Karimi, are the seven Sunnis prisoners who were detained since December 7, 2009 and have been sentenced to death. Continue reading “7 Sunni Prisoners Sentenced to Death by the Revolutionary Court”
Yarsan Followers Demonstrated in the 3rd Anniversary of Self-Immolation of 2 Yarsan Followers
HRANA News Agency – Followers of Yarsan called for the recognition their faith in the constitution and lection law on the third anniversary of self-immolation of two of Yarsan followers.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), followers of Yarsan called for the recognition of their faith in the constitution and lection law, by carrying placards at the tomb of “Nik Morad Taheri” on the third anniversary of self-immolation of two of Yarsan followers in the city of Sahneh in Kermanshah province. Continue reading “Yarsan Followers Demonstrated in the 3rd Anniversary of Self-Immolation of 2 Yarsan Followers”
Maryam Naghash Zargaran Sent to Furlough from Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, political prisoner of women’s ward of Evin, was sent to furlough from Evin Prison on the eleventh day of her hunger strike on June 6.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, political prisoner of women’s ward of Evin prison, who had gone on hunger strike in protest to the lack of attention to her diseases, her case and opposition to her requests of parole and furlough since May 25, was sent to furlough on the bail from Evin Prison. Continue reading “Maryam Naghash Zargaran Sent to Furlough from Evin Prison”
Tensions Grew in the Sunni Prisoners’ Ward in Rajai Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – After insulting the sanctities of Sunni prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj by the authorities and the prisoners’ protests, the atmosphere in the prison was tense and prison guards were positioned at the entrance of Hall 21 to control the situation. Protesting prisoners demanded recognition and apology for the insult.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), an anonymous person insulted the sanctities of Sunni prisoners in Hall Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj Hall 21 of ward 7, and the prisoners protested and demanded identification of the person. Continue reading “Tensions Grew in the Sunni Prisoners’ Ward in Rajai Shahr Prison”
A Bahai Arrested in Tehran
HRANA News Agency – On June 1, security forces arrested Keyvan Pakzadan, a Bahai from Tehran, as he was leaving his home.
According to the report of the Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the agents also searched his home and seized some of his personal effects. Continue reading “A Bahai Arrested in Tehran”
Maryam Naghash Zargaran Urgently Transferred to a Hospital
HRANA News Agency – Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, political prisoner of women’s ward of Evin, was urgently taken to a hospital but was returned to prison without treatment in a state of unconsciousness on May 29, 2016.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, political prisoner of women’s ward of Evin prison, who has gone on hunger strike in protest to the lack of attention to her diseases, her case and opposition to her requests of parole and furlough since May 25, 2016, was urgently taken to a hospital but was returned to the prison without treatment in a state of unconsciousness on May 29, 2016. Continue reading “Maryam Naghash Zargaran Urgently Transferred to a Hospital”
Maryam Naghash Zargaran on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, political prisoner of women’s ward of Evin prison has gone on hunger strike in protest to lack of attention to her diseases, her case and opposition to her requests of parole and furlough since May 25, 2016. The Christion refused to go to the visit on May 29, 2016. Following this action most of the others in the ward also refused to go to the visit in support of his appeal.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), despite the critical condition of Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, imprisoned Christion in women’s ward of Evin prison, her transfer to a medical center outside of prison is being prevented. The prisoner of conscience has gone on hunger strike in protest to her condition. Continue reading “Maryam Naghash Zargaran on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison”
2 other Christian Released in Rasht / 1 Remain Detained
HRANA News Agency – Two Christian from Rasht with the names of Yasser Mosayebzadeh and Sayeb Fadaee were released on the bail of 1 billion IRR. Though Mohammed Vafadar another arrested Christian remains under detention.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), in a ceremony on 14th May, reverent Yousef Nadarkhani along with his wife, Fatemeh Pasandideh (Tina) and 3 other Christians were arrested in a raid by the Ministry of Intelligence agents to a church in Rasht city. Continue reading “2 other Christian Released in Rasht / 1 Remain Detained”