Political prisoner Adel Jalali ended his 11-day hunger strike on March 28 after prison officials at Orumiyeh Central Prison agreed to cooperate with him, a local source told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. The source added that the Prison Intelligence Unit has been pressuring four other political prisoners at Orumiyeh, repeatedly […]
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Report on latest condition of female political prisoners in Iran
After women’s day was celebrated in the world, there are still a large number of female political prisoners accused of civil, and human rights activism who are serving prison terms behind bars throughout Iran. During the past months a number of female prisoners were released after serving their sentences. Among the released are Ronak […]
End arbitrary house arrests of Mousavi, Karroubi, and Rahnavard; free all prisoners of conscience
The Iranian authorities should immediately release from arbitrary house arrest two former presidential candidates Mehdi Karroubi and Mir Hossein Mousavi, his wife Zahra Rahnavard, author and political activist, and cease harassing or detaining without cause the couple’s two daughters and Mehdi Karroubi’s son, said the Nobel Peace laureate Shirin Ebadi […]
Prisoners write judiciary about exiled inmate
Thirty-six Iranian political prisoners have written an open letter to the head of the judiciary, Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani, to warn him about the health of Abolfazl Ghadiyani, another political prisoner who was recently exiled to Ghezel Hessar Prison.
Sotoudeh Swiftly Returned to Prison, More Political Prisoners Furloughed
Imprisoned lawyer and human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh returned to Evin Prison on Monday, January 21, after a brief furlough that began January 17.
Violent Raid Of Evin Prison Ward 350 Caused Altercations Between Political Prisoners And Guards
On Thursday January 17, 2013, a large number of prison guards along with anti-riot unit, raided Ward 350 of Evin prison, conducting a search of the Ward and body searches of the prisoners.
Grievance of Jailed Attorneys against Judge Salavati
In a letter signed by jailed lawyers and Dervish rights activists who are held in ward 350 of Evin prison, they requested investigation on violation of law by judge Salavati from disciplinary prosecutor court of Judges.
Political prisoners call for medical treatment of inmates
Iranian political prisoners have called on the head of Evin Prison to remove the obstacles that restrict the treatment of ailing prisoners.
Treatment of Political Prisoner, Mostafa Daneshjou Was Left Unfinished By An Order From Judge Salavati
Gonabad dervish’s lawyer and prisoner of conscience, Mr. Mostafa Daneshjou who had been admitted for medical treatment at Tehran’s Milad Hospital, was sent back to Evin prison according to the direct order by Judge Salavati.
Tension At Evin, Political Prisoners Protested By Chanting And Singing Anthems
The situation became tense, and the prison guards were put on high alert at the door of ward 350, with the political prisoners becoming upset and protesting the transfer of Mostafa Nili to Rejaei Shahr prison by chanting and singing anthems.