Farsi Sunday 1 August 2010
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25 Female Political Prisoners Receive a Total of Over 110 Years in Prison

25 Female Political Prisoners Receive a Total of Over 110 Years in Prison

Twenty-five female political prisoners detained in Evin public ward have been sentenced to over 110 years in prison in total.

Journalist Azam Vismeh Released from Evin on $70,000 Bail

Journalist Azam Vismeh Released from Evin on $70,000 Bail

Azam Vismeh, a journalist who had been detained since 1 June 2010, was released on $70,000 bail on Wednesday July 21.

Women’s Rights Activist Mahboubeh Karami Refused Septoplasty in Detention

Women’s Rights Activist Mahboubeh Karami Refused Septoplasty in Detention

On Saturday July 17, Mahboubeh Karami was transferred from Evin prison to Taleghani Hospital to have a septoplasty, but she refused to undergo the surgery because of restrictions imposed by prison officials.

At Least 150 Killed and Injured in Zahedan Suicide Attacks

At Least 150 Killed and Injured in Zahedan Suicide Attacks

On Thursday July 15, two explosions took place in Grand Mosque of Zahedan in the southern province of Sistan and Baluchistan.

Political Figure Abdollah Ramezanzadeh Summoned to Qom Revolutionary Court

Political Figure Abdollah Ramezanzadeh Summoned to Qom Revolutionary Court

The General Court of Qom has summoned Abdollah Ramezanzadeh, the spokesman of Ex-president Mohammad Khatami’s reformist government, due to a complaint filed by Mohammad Reza Rahimi, Ahmadinejad’s vice president.

Prison Officials Ignore Amir Hossein Kazemi’s Illness

Prison Officials Ignore Amir Hossein Kazemi’s Illness

The wife of Amir Hossein Kazemi, member of Freedom Movement of Iran youth branch, said she has met him only twice during the past 131 days.

The Case of “Kahrizak Detention” at Court of Appeals

The Case of “Kahrizak Detention” at Court of Appeals

The head of the Armed Forces Judicial Organization stated that “The case of Kahrizak detention is in the final stage of revision and the finalized verdict will be enforced soon.”

CHRR Member Shiva Nazar Ahari Still in Prison Limbo

CHRR Member Shiva Nazar Ahari Still in Prison Limbo

Human rights activist and journalist Shiva Nazar Ahari is still held in prison limbo without being tried at the court.

Families of 16 Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Evin Gather in Front of the Prosecutor’s Office & Ministry of Justice

Families of 16 Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Evin Gather in Front of the Prosecutor’s Office & Ministry of Justice

The families of the 16 political prisoners on hunger strike at Evin gathered, today, Saturday July 31st, 2010, in front of the Prosecutor’s Office and …

Arjang Davoudi Banned from Prison Visits on 16th Day of Hunger Strike

Arjang Davoudi Banned from Prison Visits on 16th Day of Hunger Strike

On the 16th day of hunger strike, writer and political activist Arjang Davoudi was banned from prison visits.

Appeals Court Upholds Execution Sentence of Jafar Kazemi, Denies Review by Supreme Court

Appeals Court Upholds Execution Sentence of Jafar Kazemi, Denies Review by Supreme Court

The Appeal Court has upheld the execution sentence of Jafar Kazemi, accused of moharebeh for supporting People’s Mujahedin of Iran organization (MKO), and the request …

Abdollah Momeni, Bahman Ahmadi-Amouei and Ahmad Karimi Transferred to Solitary Cells

Abdollah Momeni, Bahman Ahmadi-Amouei and Ahmad Karimi Transferred to Solitary Cells

Abdollah Momeni, Bahman Ahmadi-Amouei, Ahmad Karimi and a number of other political prisoners in Evin ward 350 were transferred to solitary cells on Tuesday July …

A Report from Rajai Shahr Prison For Anyone Who is Willing to Listen

A Report from Rajai Shahr Prison For Anyone Who is Willing to Listen

In a moving letter, Saeed Masouri incarcerated since 2000, describes the harrowing conditions at Rajai Shahr prison.

Wife and Brother-in-Law of Prominent Attorney Mohammad Mostafaei Held Incommunicado

Wife and Brother-in-Law of Prominent Attorney Mohammad Mostafaei Held Incommunicado

Even though 3 days has passed since the unlawful detainment of Fereshteh and Farhad Halimi, the wife and the brother in law of the prominent …

Bahman Ahmadi-Amouie, Abdollah Momeni and 5 Other Prisoners on Hunger Strike

Bahman Ahmadi-Amouie, Abdollah Momeni and 5 Other Prisoners on Hunger Strike

Journalist Bahman Ahmadi Amouie, the spokesperson for the Alumni Association of Iran (Advar-e Tahkim Vahdat), Abdollah Momeni, and 5 other prisoners have started a hunger …

Baha’i Citizen Afshin Heyratian in Prison Limbo

Baha’i Citizen Afshin Heyratian in Prison Limbo

Afshin Heyratian, a Baha’i resident of Tehran and child-labor activist, has been held in prison limbo since June 3, 2010.

Kurdish Teacher Sentenced to 6 Years Prison in Exile

Kurdish Teacher Sentenced to 6 Years Prison in Exile

Mohsen Jaldiyani, a high school teacher in Oshnaviyeh (in West Azarbaijan province) and head of the literary group “Teirizh” has been sentenced to 6 years …

Rahim Reshi Transferred to Urmia on Eight Day of Hunger Strike

Rahim Reshi Transferred to Urmia on Eight Day of Hunger Strike

Kurdish activist Rahim Reshi was transferred to IRGC detention center in Urmia on the eight day of his hunger strike.

Tabriz Resident Arrested for Facebook Activities

Tabriz Resident Arrested for Facebook Activities

Hanieh Farshi Shotorban, a resident of Tabriz, has been detained for 10 days and there is no information available about her status.

Hossein Ronaghi Banned From Phone Calls and Under Intense Pressure to Confess

Hossein Ronaghi Banned From Phone Calls and Under Intense Pressure to Confess

Blogger and human rights activist Hossein Ronaghi Maleki is still held in prison limbo and in under extreme pressure to make false televised confessions.

Dissident Cleric Hossein Kazemini Boroujerdi Banned from Prison Visit with His Family

Dissident Cleric Hossein Kazemini Boroujerdi Banned from Prison Visit with His Family

On July 24th, the family of Hossein Kazemini Boroujerdi was not allowed to visit him in prison.

Appeals Court Upheld Peyman Aref’s Sentence

Appeals Court Upheld Peyman Aref’s Sentence

The 54th branch of the Revolutionary Court upheld the sentence for student activist and journalist Peyman Aref who is on a temporary prison leave.

Appeals Court Upheld Amir Khosrow Dalirsani’s 4 Year Prison Sentence

Appeals Court Upheld Amir Khosrow Dalirsani’s 4 Year Prison Sentence

Mohsen Ahmadi, the attorney of Amir Khosrow Dalirsani, was served with the appeals court decision which upheld his 4 year prison sentence.

Appeals Court Upheld Milad Asadi’s 7 ½ Year Prison Sentence

Appeals Court Upheld Milad Asadi’s 7 ½ Year Prison Sentence

The 54th branch of the appeals court upheld the 7 ½ year prison sentence of Milad Asadi, a student activist and a member of Daftar-e-Tahkim …

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