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.
16 Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike after Transfer to Solitary Cells
Sixteen political prisoners have gone on hunger strike after they were transferred from ward 350 to solitary cells of ward 240 in Evin prison.
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
On July 24th, the family of Hossein Kazemini Boroujerdi was not allowed to visit him in prison.
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
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
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 …
Reza Joshan Transferred to Prison Clinic in Coma on 6th Day of Hunger Strike
Reza Joshan transferred to Evin health centre on the sixth day of his hunger strike.
