Ardeshir Shahnavaz Began Serving His 5-Year-Imprisonment Sentence

HRANA News Agency – Ardeshir Shahnavaz, a trainer of the “Course of Erfan Halgheh”, presented himself at Evin prison to endure his 5 years imprisonment sentence.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mr. Ardeshor Shahnavaz presented himself at Evin prison on Saturday 27th June, and according to one of his relatives; he has been told that he would be transferred to Rajai Shahr to serve his sentence. Continue reading “Ardeshir Shahnavaz Began Serving His 5-Year-Imprisonment Sentence”

A Report about Malek Mohammad Abadian’s Family’s Situation

HRANA News Agency – After more than 3 years in solitary confinement and prison and despite the overturn of death penalty of family members of Malek Mohammad Abadian by the Supreme Court and despite the repeated promises, Court of Zahedan refuses to release the family on the bail.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Nasrin Abadian, this family’s girl, by announcing this issue, told HRANA: “The Supreme Court, due to lack of evidence and the fact that the confession was under torture, overturned the death penalty. Also the family of Molavi Jangi Zehi has said that they had no complaints against our parents, and local dignitaries testified about their innocence by a petition, and the authorities had also promised their freedom, however, sabotage and infiltrations by the security agents has been an obstacle to their freedom.” Continue reading “A Report about Malek Mohammad Abadian’s Family’s Situation”

A Sunni Imam Has to Leave His Hometown and Mosque

HRANA News Agency – Mohieddin Mohammad Zadeh, Friday prayers Imam and community of Kooleh village, in Diwandareh city, in a decree by the Islamic Center, was sentenced to leave the village and the mosque.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the Islamic Center of Diwandareh city, on 10th January, in a letter to Mr. Zadeh, wrote: “Clergymen in the Islamic system, get mandate to promote religious from the Major Center, and because you do not have the relevant license, so you have 2 months to leave the village, otherwise you are responsible for all the consequences.” Continue reading “A Sunni Imam Has to Leave His Hometown and Mosque”

A Report about the Condition of Farshid Fathi, Imprisoned Priest

HRANA News Agency – Prison authorities have not accepted the request of Farshid Fathi, political prisoner, regarding his transfer to hall number 12 of Rajaei Shahr prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Farshid Fathi, imprisoned new converted Christian priest, has been transferred to ward number 1 of Rajaei Shahr prison, by the recommendation of the cleric of the ward. Continue reading “A Report about the Condition of Farshid Fathi, Imprisoned Priest”

4 Erfan Halgheh Activists Summoned to Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Four activists of “Erfan Halgheh” were summoned to Evin Prison to serve their sentences.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ardeshir Shahnawaz, Mohammad Reza Afshar, Leila Jamaat and Mohammad Tajik Pazooki, coaches of “Erfan Halgheh” Group whose sentences had just recently been confirmed in the appeal court, were summoned on the phone to Evin prison. Continue reading “4 Erfan Halgheh Activists Summoned to Evin Prison”

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Afshin Heiratian Released from Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Afshin Heiratian, children’s rights activist, was released after serving his four years in prison sentence.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Afshin Heiratian, had been arrested on August 12, 2011, and sentenced to four year in prison for disrupting public opinion, collusion against the national security, and then was transferred to Rajaei Shahr prison in Karaj. Continue reading “Afshin Heiratian Released from Rajai Shahr Prison”

Shahab Dehqani Enjoys Brief Furlough, Returns to Prison

HRANA News Agency – Shahab Dehqani, a Bahai from Tehran who is serving an 4-year sentence in Raja’i Shahr prison has returned to prison today, at the end of a three-day furlough.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), his wife Shomais Mohajer was released on May 26, at the end of a one-year sentence. Continue reading “Shahab Dehqani Enjoys Brief Furlough, Returns to Prison”

Sasan Haqiri Begins a One-Year Sentence in Isfahan

HRANA News Agency – Mr. Sasan Haqiri, a Bahai from Isfahan, has begun a one-year sentence in the city’s central prison, on charges of propaganda against the regime and society, and conspiracy against national security.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), he was one of the Bahais arrested on July 21, 2012, in widespread raids by security forces in cities and towns in Isfahan province. He was sentenced to one year in prison plus a one-year suspended sentence. Continue reading “Sasan Haqiri Begins a One-Year Sentence in Isfahan”

Ebrhaim Firouzi Ends His Hunger Strike

HRANA News Agency – Ebrahim Firouzi, imprisoned Christian who had begun a hunger strike in protest to the situation in ward 10 of Rajai Shahr Prison has ended his strike as the authorities have accepted some of his demands.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), after a meeting with the authorities of ward 10 of Rajai Shahr Prison on Thursday June 11th, Ebrahim Firouzi ended his hunger strike as the situation has become relatively better. Continue reading “Ebrhaim Firouzi Ends His Hunger Strike”

An Erfan-e-Halghe Activist Sentenced to Imprisonment and Whipping

HRANA News Agency – Masume Zia, Erfan-e-Halghe activist has been sentenced to 1 year in prison and 74 lashes by the court of appeal.

According the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), branch number 54 of the cour of appeal of Tehran has informed her lawyer of this verdict on Monday June 8th. Continue reading “An Erfan-e-Halghe Activist Sentenced to Imprisonment and Whipping”