The 9th Year on Death Row; Habibollah Latifi

HRANA News Agency – The execution sentence of Habibollah Latifi still remains, despite the promises of the authorities. He is still held in Sanandaj Central Prison in the ninth year of his imprisonment without furlough and visitation.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), political prisoner, Habibollah Latifi a senior industrial engineering student whose execution sentence has been suspended in September 2015 is still in his ninth year in prison deprived of furlough and family visits. Continue reading “The 9th Year on Death Row; Habibollah Latifi”

Mohammad Saeid Naderi Released after 6 Days under Detention

HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Saeid Naderi, former student of Yasouj University, was released after six days of detention by the security forces.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mohammad Saeid Naderi, a former physics student at the University of Yasouj, was arrested by three plainclothes officers of the security forces who were probably from Basij or Ilam Revolutionary Guards in the city of Ivan (located in Ilam province) at his father home on Thursday morning March17, 2016. Continue reading “Mohammad Saeid Naderi Released after 6 Days under Detention”

Ziya Nabavi Returned to Semnan Prison

HRANA News Agency – Ziya Nabavi, student activist, went back to Semnan prison after the end of his one-week-furlough.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) – Ziya Nabavi, imprisoned student activist in Semnan prison, who had gone to furlough last week, had to return to the prison. Continue reading “Ziya Nabavi Returned to Semnan Prison”

Shokoufeh Azar Masouleh and Puria Ibrahimi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Lashes

HRANA News Agency – The verdict of Shokoufeh Azar Masouleh and Puria Ibrahimi, two civil society and social activists was issued in branch 26 of the revolutionary court headed by Judge Ahmadzadeh on March 12.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Puria Ibrahimi has been acquitted of the charges of organizing the assassination of Judge Salvati and was sentenced to two years in prison and five years of suspended imprisonment and 30 lashes on chareges of “propaganda against the Islamic Republic in favor of so-called human rights organizations and groups” and “disturbing public order by participating in illegal gatherings”. Continue reading “Shokoufeh Azar Masouleh and Puria Ibrahimi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Lashes”

Bahareh Hedayat’s Family’s Complaint Being Proceeded in Disciplinary Court of Judges

HRANA News Agency – The complaint of Bahareh Hedayat’s family against illegal detention and judicial violations, is being handled at the Disciplinary Court of Judges. The illegal imprisoning after the verdict of freedom, lack of integration of crimes, failure to apply the 134th article of the punishment law accurately and timely are the part of infractions of the judiciary in the case of  this political prisoner.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the complaints of Bahareh Hedayat’s family has been registered this year and is being handled at the Disciplinary Court of Judges. Continue reading “Bahareh Hedayat’s Family’s Complaint Being Proceeded in Disciplinary Court of Judges”

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Misagh Yazdannejad Transferred to Semnan Prison

HRANA News Agency – Misagh Yazdannejad, jailed student, was exiled to Semnan prison in the 9th year of his imprisonment. This political prisoner was transferred from Evin prison on 29th February and on 2nd March had a visit with his family during a cabin meeting.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), relatives of Mr. Yazdannejad have said that they were unaware of the reasons for his transfer to the prison of Semnan. Continue reading “Misagh Yazdannejad Transferred to Semnan Prison”

The Prosecutor Agreed with Zia Nabavi’s Furlough

HRANA News Agency – The prosecutor has agreed with a two-day furlough for Zia Nabavi, imprisoned student activist.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the news has been announced on the Facebook page “in protest at Seyed Zia Nabavi’s sentence”. Continue reading “The Prosecutor Agreed with Zia Nabavi’s Furlough”

2 Civil Rights Activists Tried in Tehran

HRANA News Agency – The court hearing for “Puria Ebrahimi” and “Shokofeh Azar Masouleh”, two civil and social activists was held in Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court, by Judge Ahmadzadeh, on Wednesday 2nd March. In this trial which lasted two hours, along with these two civil and social activists, Judge Salvati, lawyers, prosecutors and representatives of the Ministry of Intelligence were present.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Shokofeh Azar Masouleh had been sent from Evin prison to the court and, according to one of the attendees, by accepting a pay slip, she may be released next week on the bail. Continue reading “2 Civil Rights Activists Tried in Tehran”

Pouria Ebrahimi Tried in the Revolutionary Court in Tehran

HRANA News Agency – The court of Pouria Ebrahimi, civil rights activist was held by Judge Ahmadzadeh in the 26th branch of the revolutionary court. The rest of the hearing was postponed to Wednesday, March 2 after the introduction of a lawyer to study the case.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the activist had refused to have a lawyer earlier in protest to his charges. Continue reading “Pouria Ebrahimi Tried in the Revolutionary Court in Tehran”

Misagh Yazdannejad’s Trial Session Was Held in Tehran

HRANA News Agency – The court session of Misagh Yazdannejad was held on Tuesday February 16th, in Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court. The imprisoned student’s sentence of 13 years imprisonment was rejected by the Supreme Court in its 9th year and his case is scheduled to be treated again.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Misagh Yazdannejad had been arrested on September 10, 2007 and was sentenced to 13 years in prison by Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court presided by Judge Salvati. The verdict was confirmed by Branch 36 of the appeals court. Continue reading “Misagh Yazdannejad’s Trial Session Was Held in Tehran”