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Report on Hossein Kooshki Nejad’s Condition in Evin Prison

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Evin Prison, Hossein Kooshki Nejad, HRANA, Khorramabad

Hossein Kooshki Nejad, a political prisoner, is serving his sentence in Evin Prison. He suffers from physical health issues which has been denied transfer to a hospital and appropriate medical care.

A source familiar with the condition of this political prisoner confirmed this news to HRANA, stating: “Kooshki Nejad has a meniscus tear in his knee and, according to doctors, requires surgery. He has made several written requests for hospital transfer, but has not received any response and has been deprived of specialized medical care.”

Kooshki Nejad was arrested on April 7th of this year to serve his sentence and was transferred to Ward 8 of Evin Prison.

Last year, he faced new legal charges in Khorramabad’s Prosecutor’s Office. The indictment for this case, accusing him of “propaganda activities against the regime,” was referred to the Tehran Revolutionary Court. Subsequently, a judge sentenced him to one year in prison.

Kooshki Nejad, born in 1988, is the brother of Reza Koushki Nejad, who was arrested during the nationwide protests in 2022.

Ali Adinezadeh Arrested and Transferred to Quchan Prison

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Freedom of Expression, News
Abolfazl Adinezadeh, Ali Adinezadeh, HRANA, Quchan

Ali Adinezadeh, father of Abolfazl Adinezadeh, the teenager who was killed bu regime forces during the 2022 nationwide protests, was arrested today transferred to the city’s prison.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Adinezadeh’s arrest took place today, Wednesday, July 24, after he appeared at Branch 1 of the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office in Quchan. Following his arrest, he was transferred to the city’s prison.
A source close to the family confirmed this news to HRANA and stated: “In recent days, Ali Adinezadeh received a summons to appear at the mentioned judicial branch to defend himself against charges, including ‘spreading falsehoods to disturb public opinion’ and ‘propaganda against the regime.'”

Adinezadeh has previously faced judicial actions due to his activities. His son, Abolfazl Adinezadeh was shot dead by regime forces during the 2022 nationwide protest in Mashhad, reportedly by 25 bullets.

Mahnaz Tarah Attempts Suicide in Evin Prison

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Evin Prison, HRANA, Mahnaz Tarah

Mahnaz Tarah, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, attempted suicide on the evening of Tuesday, July 23, by ingesting pills.

A source close to her family confirmed the news to HRANA: “On the evening of Tuesday, July 23, Ms. Tarah attempted suicide by ingesting pills. She was transferred to Loghman Hospital and returned to Evin Prison about an hour ago.”

Mahnaz Tarah was violently arrested by security forces on November 13, 2023, on a street in Tehran. She was eventually transferred from the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility, known as Ward 209 of Evin Prison, to the public ward of the prison on November 23 of the same year.

In January of 2024, she was sentenced by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, to three years and eight months in prison for “assembly and collusion to act against national security” and eight months for “propaganda against the regime.” Her sentence was reduced to two years and nine months following a plea of no contest.

Mahnaz Tarah has had previous encounters with judicial and security authorities.

Political Prisoner Hamidreza Sahlabadi Attempts Suicide in Evin Prison

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Evin Prison, Hamidreza Sahlabadi, HRANA, حمیدرضا سهل آبادی

On Saturday, July 20th, Hamidreza Sahlabadi, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, attempted suicide by ingesting pills. Following the attempt, he was transferred to Loghman Hospital, where he remains in the intensive care unit and is not allowed visitors.

A source familiar with the situation confirmed Sahlabadi’s suicide attempt to HRANA: “Hamidreza attempted suicide by ingesting pills in protest against his summons again to Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court in Tehran on July 27th . He was transferred to Loghman Hospital at 5 AM on Saturday, July 20th. He is currently in the intensive care unit. The authorities are preventing his family from visiting him, which has heightened their concerns about his health.”

This political prisoner was arrested on July 3, 2023, by IRGC intelligence agents at his home and transferred to Ward 4 of Evin Prison.

In July-August of last year, Mr. Sahlabadi was sentenced by the Criminal Court Two of Shahid Kachouyi Judicial Complex in Tehran to two years in prison on charges of “destruction of public property,” including time served. This sentence was upheld in late December of the same year by the Tehran Province Court of Appeals.

A court session regarding other charges in his case, along with seven other defendants, was held on June 30th in Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court in Tehran, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari. The charges included “assembly and collusion to commit a crime against national security,” “disruption of public order,” “propaganda against the regime,” “destruction of public property,” “armed rebellion,” and “membership in a rebellious group.”

A source close to his family told HRANA: “Mr. Sahlabadi also has a history of arrest and conviction in 2009.”

Reports from the Department of Statistics and Publication of HRA in 2023 indicate a total of 193 cases in which Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, has been involved in issuing verdicts that infringe upon the human rights of defendants.

Four Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj for Drug Offenses

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Davood Barahui, Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Karaj, Mehdi-Ali Akbari, Saeed Mohammadpour

On Sunday, July 21, four inmates who had previously been arrested and sentenced to death on drug-related charges were executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

The identities of three of them, Davood Brahui (Barahooie), Saeed Mohammadpour, and Mehdi-Ali Akbari, have been veridfied by HRANA. The identity of the fourth executed prisoner, who was an Afghan national, is under investigation.
These prisoners had previously been arrested and sentenced to death on drug-related charges. They were transferred to solitary confinement on July 20th to await the execution of their sentences.

No official sources or domestic media outlets within the country have provided coverage of these executions at the time of writing.

According to data gathered by the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj witnessed the highest number of executions in 2023, with Zahedan Prison following closely behind. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

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Report on the Latest Status of Atefeh Rangriz in Shahroud Prison

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Atefeh Rangriz, Damghan, HRANA, Shahroud prison, عاطفه رنگریز

Atefeh Rangriz, a women’s rights activist, is serving her sentence in Shahroud Prison. Ms. Rangriz was previously sentenced by the Shahroud Revolutionary Court to over three years and three months in prison.

A source close to the family of this women’s rights activist confirmed this news to HRANA, stating: “Ms. Rangriz has recently begun serving her prison term in Shahroud Prison. This women’s rights activist was previously sentenced by the Shahroud Revolutionary Court to two years, seven months, and sixteen days for ‘collaborating and being a member of opposition groups’ and to seven months and sixteen days for ‘propaganda against the regime.'”

The source added: “Rangriz was also fined six million tomans, which was altered following the prosecutor’s objection to the mentioned prison term.”

On June 29, Rangriz was arrested and transferred to Shahroud Prison for sentencing after a court session addressing her charges in another case at Branch 1 of the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office in Damghan. For this case, she faces the charges of ‘forming a group to disrupt national security, propaganda against the regime, and spreading falsehoods on social media to disturb public opinion.’

Atefeh Rangriz was arrested by security forces in Damghan on September 10, 2023, and transferred to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Semnan. After completing interrogation, she was transferred to Shahroud Prison. Finally, on October 21, 2023, she was released from Shahroud Prison on bail.

Ms. Rangriz has previously been arrested and sentenced due to her activism.

Maryam Mehrabi Initiates Hunger Strike in Dolatabad Prison, Isfahan

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Dolatabad Prison, HRANA, Isfahan, Mahmoud Mehrabi, Maryam Mehrabi, مریم مهرابی

Maryam Mehrabi, a teacher imprisoned in Dolatabad Prison, Isfahan, who is being held in solitary confinement, has gone on a hunger strike.

A source close to Mehrabi’s family confirmed the news to HRANA, stating: “Family inquiries revealed that Ms. Mehrabi is being held in Dolatabad Women’s Prison in Isfahan. She was transferred to solitary confinement some time ago and has gone on a hunger strike to protest the psychological pressure, poor conditions, and separation from her children. She has been hospitalized in the prison infirmary several times. The inability to meet or contact her has increased her family’s concerns.”

This citizen was arrested by security forces in Isfahan on June 18.

Mehrabi was previously arrested in March 2023 while pursuing her brother Mahmoud Mehrabi’s case. She was detained by security forces at the Mobarakeh County Prosecutor’s Office and transferred to Dolatabad Prison in Isfahan. She was released on bail three days later. Last September, she was sentenced by Branch 102 of the Criminal Court Two of Mobarakeh City to seventy-four lashes and three months in prison, which was later converted to a fine.

Mehrabi’s brother, Mahmoud, a political prisoner, has been sentenced to death on charges of “spreading corruption on earth.” He is currently held at Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

Baha’i Citizen Mojgan Salmanzadeh Detained in Urmia Prison

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HRANA, Mojgan Salmanzadeh, Urmia prison, مژگان سلمان زاده

Mojgan Salmanzadeh, a Baha’i citizen, remains in a state of uncertainty in Urmia Prison for over twelve days.

A source close to the family confirmed this news to HRANA, stating: “Ms. Salmanzadeh was arrested by security forces on July 4th in the city of Maku and recently informed her family in a phone call that she has been transferred to the public ward of Urmia Prison. Also, temporary release has not yet been possible for this Baha’i citizen.”

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained about the reasons for her arrest and the charges against her.

Mojgan Salmanzadeh is a Baha’i citizen and a researcher in the field of physiological psychology.

Baha’is are subjected to violations of their religious rights, comprising 82% of reports on infringements against religious minorities, according to HRA’s 2023 annual report.

The Baha’i faith is not recognized as a legitimate religion by Iranian authorities, leading to systematic and longstanding violations of the rights of Baha’is in the country. This includes the denial of their fundamental right to practice their religion, which constitutes a clear breach of both Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The United Nations covenant holds that every person has the right to freedom of religion, freedom of converting religion, as well as freedom of expression, individually or collectively; openly or secretly.

 

Political Prisoner Zartosht Ahmadi Ragheb Sentenced to Imprisonment and Exile

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Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Karaj Revolutionary Court, Zartosht Ahmadi Ragheb, زرتشت احمدی راغب

Zartosht Ahmadi Ragheb, a political prisoner held in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, has been sentenced to one year in prison and two years in exile in connection with a new case opened against him during his imprisonment.

Based on a verdict issued in absentia by Branch 1 of the Karaj Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Seyed Musa Asef Al-Hosseini, and recently communicated to Mr. Ahmadi Ragheb in Ghezel Hesar Prison, he has been sentenced to one year in prison and two years of exile in Qeydar, located in Zanjan province, on charges of “propaganda against the regime.”
A source close to the family of this political prisoner confirmed to HRANA: “Mr. Ahmadi Ragheb was recently transferred to solitary confinement and, upon returning to the public ward last week, was notified of the new sentence. This case was initiated during his imprisonment following a complaint by Ghezel Hesar Prison officials against him.”

Ahmadi Ragheb’s arrest took place in March 2023, leading to his incarceration in Evin Prison. In May 2023, the Revolutionary Court of Tehran imposed a five-year and eight-month prison sentence along with additional penalties. Notably, five years of this term are currently enforceable.

In September of the same year, he, along with several other political prisoners, was transferred to Ghezel Hesar Prison. Ahmadi Ragheb has a history of previous convictions and imprisonments due to his commitment to peaceful activism.

Ongoing Detention and Lack of Information on Marzieh Rigi Khalas’s Whereabouts

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Davood Rigi, Fazelabad, Golestan province, HRANA, Marzieh Rigi Khales, Zahedan, مرضیه ریگی خالص

Marzieh Rigi Khales, a resident of Zahedan, remains in detention and incommunicado 44 days after her arrest. Security forces have cited her husband’s activities on social media as the reason for her detention and have demanded that her husband surrender to the security authorities.

A source close to the family confirmed to HRANA: “This citizen traveled from Zahedan to Fazelabad city in Golestan province on June 1st to attend a relative’s wedding and was staying at her father’s house. Agents from the Ministry of Intelligence in Gorgan raided the house and arrested Ms. Rigi Khales. The agents stated that the reason for her detention was to compel her husband to surrender to the security authorities, claiming that he had been active on social media against the regime.”

According to HRANA reports, during her detention, Rigi Khales has contacted her family twice by phone, but her whereabouts remain unknown, heightening her family’s concerns.

Rigi Khales, aged 28, is a mother of two children. HRANA has verified the identity of her husband, Davood Rigi from Zahedan.