Iranian opposition website reports that a majority of female political prisoners in Tehran’s Evin Prison are being denied any furloughs. Kaleme website reports that 17 of the 25 female political prisoners in Evin have never been granted a temporary leave since the beginning of their incarceration. The report adds that these political prisoners are […]
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Hossein Ronaghi Maleki in dire physical condition
The health of jailed blogger Hossein Ronaghi has been rapidly plunging to dangerous levels as he enters his 18th day of hunger strike today and blocked from going to the hospital. His mother Zoleikha Mousavi also embarked on a hunger strike one week ago in support of her ailing son. According to CHRR, Hossein […]
Imprisoned Gonabadi Dervish Lawyer, Amir Eslami Hospitalized
Imprisoned Gonabadi Dervish lawyer, Amir Eslami was taken to “Taleghani Hospital” on Saturday 2th of Shahrivar 1392 (Aug 24 2013).According to Majzooban Noor, Amir Eslami who is currently held in ward 350 of evin prison, under order from Evin infirmary, was transferred to Tehran’s Taleghani hospital on an emergency basis due to the severe […]
“My Son Is Under Pressure To Give False Confession” Says Father Of Political Prisoner Pezhman Zafarmand
Political prisoner Pezhman Zafarmand’s father, Hassan Zafarmand, tells the National-Religious website, “A few days ago I was finally able to visit my son for a few minutes in the presence of security guards. He was in a very bad shape, looked very pale, and hardly had the strength to talk. He said he had […]
Hundreds of activists call for release of ill jailed blogger
395 Iranian activists have issued a letter calling for the unconditional release of jailed blogger Hossein Ronaghi Maleki. Ronaghi Maleki is suffering from severe kidney problems and other health issues and is reportedly in need of regular medical care. Ronaghi Maleki has been on a hunger strike for over three weeks in protest against […]
Reza Akvanian under severe pressure in Evin prison
Reza Akvanian, writer and human rights activist who was accused of organizing protests, was detained across the parliament building on August 13 by security agents. He is held in Evin prison and under severe mental and physical pressure. According to CHRR, Reza Akvanian was among a group who were staging a peaceful sit-in in […]
Intensified Pressure On Political Prisoners Pezhman Zafarmand And Akbar Amini To Force Confessions
Father of political prisoner Pezhman Zafarmand said his son contacted the family. He is still in solitary confinement at Ward 240 of Evin prison and is under psychological pressure to extract a false confession. Zafarmand has not been permitted a family visit yet and has only had two phone contacts since his arrest. According […]
Majid Doori: I wanted to address my letter to the wall, but I know the wall would crumble after hearing my plight…
Imprisoned student activist Majid Doori has written a letter from Karoon prison in Ahvaz after he was illegally transferred there from Behbahan prison. Following is translation of his letter: I wanted to address my letter to the wall, but I know the wall would crumble after hearing my plight….. Behbahan is a city where […]
Hossein Ronaghi’s father asking for immediate action
Ahmed Ronaghi Maleki asked immediate action about his son’s health condition and giving him medical-furlough. One of Hossein Ronaghi’s relatives whom asked to remain anonymous told HRANA reporter that “Ahmad Ronaghi Maleki the father of Hossein demanded consideration on his son’s condition and giving him medical-furlough or else any kind of dangerous occurrence on […]
The Supreme Court Has Overturned The 10 Imprisonment Sentence Of Political Prisoner Emad Bahavar
The ten year imprisonment sentence of political prisoner Emad Bahavar has been overturned by the Supreme Court, and the case has been sent back to the Appeals Court. After Bahavar’s defense attorneys presented their case to the Supreme Court, the Court ruled in favor of the defense, overturning the ten year imprisonment sentence and […]