Evidence about the widespread, planned and systematic
Violation of Human Rights in Iran
Report َMay 2007
In this report a little part of the human rights violations instances in Iran has been compiled
Student News
1) The security guards attacked the students in Lorestan province and had beaten them.(Ilna.2007.Apr.30)
2) With the Amir Kabir University chancellor’s order the students, Majid Tavakoli, Ali Azizi,Rahman Ebrahimi and Arman Sedaghati can not enter the campus. The students were gathered asking for nullifying this order. The security guards had beaten them for dispersing.(Ilna.2007.May.5)
3) A female student of the Kermanshah province, Razi University was molested by the university security assistant .The security chief said we were aware of this problem but because of his relations with some organisations we couldn’t fire him. (Ilna.2007.May.9)
4) The security guards and the revolutionary court official had attacked Ehsan Masoori’s house, the political secretary of the student Islamic Association of Amir Kabir University, for arresting him.(Amir Kabir. Web log.2007.May.17)
5) The Rajai University’s student magazines ,’Safir’ ,’Dipar’ ,’Gozineh 11’ and ‘Trade Union’ magazine were banned with the supervisory committee on student publications order. The university authorities had abstained giving permission for new publications.(Ilna.2007.May.18)
6) Daftar-e- Tahkim-e Vahdat announced: in last week, 93 student activists were summoned to the disciplinary committees or the sever sentences had been issued for them.6 student’s magazines were banned. Three student formations were suspended. In last month 23 students were arrested by different organs and 6 of them are still in detention .There were two violations against the female students in Kermanshah razi University and Tehran, Alameh Tabatabai University.(Ilna.2007.May.19)
7) Arman Sedaghati and Esmael Soleimanpoor, the members of the Amir Kabir university student Islamic Association were beaten severely by the security guards with the chancellor order. (Ilna.2007.May.19)
Student: arrested
8) Babak Zamanian, maneger of the Amir Kabir University, student Islamic Association was arrested and transported to the Evin prison by the security guards. He was charged with acting against the national security. Also the entrance of Ehsan Mansoori,Hadi Bagheri and Ali Azizi was prevented to the university. . (Ilna.2007.Apr.25)
9) Kamal Barzi and Arsalan Azmandian the civil students of the Tabriz Azad University were arrested by the Maragheh province security guards. (Azerbaijan political prisoners defence committee.2007.Apr.29)
10) Meghdad Khalil Poor, the editor in charge of the student magazine ‘Atiyeh’, was arrested while going out of the Amir Kabir University dormitory.(Ilna.2007.May.7)
11) Pooyan Mahmoodian, Majid Tavakoli and Majid Sheikhpoor,the editors in charge of students’ magazines ‘Rivar’, ’Khat-e-Sefr’,and ‘Sar-e- Khat’ were summoned to the revolutionary court. After being interrogated these students were arrested and were transported to the prison. (Isna.2007.May.9)
12) Saeed Ezatbakhsh, Maziar Samiee and Saeed Feiz Allah Zadeh,the Alameh Tabatabai university students’ were arrested by the security guards.(Ilna.2007.May.21)
Student: Summoned and interrogated in courts
13) The editor in charge of the student magazine ‘Dokhtaraneh’ was summoned to the disciplinary committee of the Yazd University. (Isna.2007.Apr.22)
14) Morteza Aslanchi the secretory of the Alameh Tabataba University’s student Islamic organization was summoned to the disciplinary committee .He is passing his one semester suspension sentence. . (Advar news..2007. Apr.23)
15) Ahmad Ghasaban and Sajad Veis Moradi,the editors in charge of the student’s magazines ‘Sahar’ and ‘Tanafose 84’ were summoned to the Amir Kabir University disciplinary committee.(Ilna.2007.Apr.24)
16) Izad Jaberi and Mohsen Parizad the editorial staffs of the student’s magazine “Iran-e-no” were summoned to the Tafresh university disciplinary committee, for disposing of the woman day ceremony. (Advar news .2007. Apr.25)
17) Nariman Mostafavi,Hadi Kalavar, Vahid Ghaderi, Maziar Karimi, Mehdi Saeedipoor, Ehsan Moazi, Naser Poyafar, Movafagh Kateb, Arman Sedaghati, Reza Delbasi, Esmaeel Salmanpoor and Majid Sheikhpoor the student’s movement activists were summoned to the Amir Kabir University disciplinary committee.(Ilna.2007.May.6)
18) Hamed Tofigh,Behnam Zali, Vahid Dehghan, Mansoor Khosravi, Faraz Zehtab, Aidin Khajei, Masood Ahdi and Samad Pashai the medical faculty’s students of the Tabriz university and the members of the student’s Islamic Association were summoned to the disciplinary committee.(Isna.2007.may.9)
19) 35 students of the Zanjan University were summoned to the disciplinary committee. (Isna.2007.May.16)
20) More than 40 students of the Amir Kabir University were summoned to the disciplinary committee. (Ilna.2007.May.13)
21) Yaghoob Hosseinzadeh,Daryoosh Hosseinzadeh and Daryoosh Arjmand the Azad Yasooj university students were summoned to the disciplinary committee. They were charged with critiquing the Islamic Assembly and the government’s functions. (Ilna.2007.may.20)
22) Mandana Chatrchi, AliReza Ershadi Far, Majid Dori, Amir Hossin Iraji,Saeed Feisal Zadeh, Hamid Hossini ,members of the Tabatabai university’s student Islamic Association were summoned to the disciplinary committee. Also Maryam Seid Karimi, member of the Association was summoned to the security office. Entrance of Mahdieh Golro,maziar Samiee and Aydin Akhavan is forbidden to the classes.(Ilna.2007.May.20)
Student: education deprivation
23) The security guards had prevented the entrance of Maryam Sadat, Somayeh Karimi, Asal Akhavan, Sadegh Shojai, Ami Yaghob Aliand Farhang Islami, to the class rooms.(Ilna.2007.may.21)
Students: issued sentences
24) Mostafa sedaghatjo, the former member of the Sabzevar University’s Student Islamic Association was sentenced to 3 semesters of education deprivation. He was charged with making interviews about murdering a student in Sabzevar. (Ilna.2007.Apr.24)
25) Mehdi Fadai, The secretary of the Islamic Association of Shahr rey Azad university ‘seda-ye-Daneshjo’ was sentenced to two semesters education deprivation in disciplinary committee. He was charged with disregarding the principles and causing trouble in university. (Advar News.2007.2007.may.6)
26) Ali saberi the former secretary of Tehran University’s Student Islamic Association was sentenced to one semester of education deprivation. (Ilna.2007.may.13)
27) Mohammad Esmael Salmanpoor, member of the student’s Islamic Association of Amir Kabir University was sentenced to three semesters of education deprivation in disciplinary committee.(Ilna.2007.may.13)
28) Ebrahim Rahmani, the student activist of the Amir Kabir University was sentenced to one semester of education deprivation in disciplinary committee. He doesn’t have the permission to enter the campus from 5 May. (Ilna.2007.may.14)
29) Poor yousefi , the student activist of the Amir Kabir University was sentenced to two semesters of education and using the university facilities deprivation in disciplinary committee. (Isna.2007.may.14)
30) Sedigheh Bigdeli, member of the student’s Islamic Association of Amir Kabir University was deprived of using the university facilities through all period of her education, in disciplinary committee. (Amir Kabir .2007.may.14)
31) Mojtaba Taghavi Nejad and Nima Rezai, the Yashooj University students were sentenced to two semesters of education deprivation in disciplinary committee. (Ilna.2007.may.15)
32) Abbas hakim zadeh, Sajad Vismoradi and Behzad Heidari, the Amir Kabir University’s students were sentenced to two semesters of education and using the university facilities deprivation in disciplinary committee. (Isna.2007.may.15)
33) Arman Sedaghati, member of the student’s Islamic Association of Amir Kabir University was sentenced to one semester of education and using the university facilities deprivation in disciplinary committee. (Isna.2007.may.16)
34) Mohammad Yousef rashidi, Pedram Rafati and Ehsan Moazi, the Amir Kabir University students don’t have the permission of entering the campus by the disciplinary committee order. (Isna.2007.may.18)
35) A student of Abadan Petrolium University was sentenced to two semesters of education deprivation in disciplinary committee. (Isna.2007.may.20)
36) Peiman Nemati a Sanandaj Azad university student, arrested during the woman’s day ceremony was sentenced to 6 months suspended imprisonment the province revolutionary court. (Mokerian Web Log.2007.may.21)
Bans on student publications:
37) The student publication ‘sarcheshmeh’ with the editor in charge of Hadi Salari was banned by the rajai University’s observer committee.(Ilna.2007.Apr.22)
38) The student publications ‘Sahar’ and ‘Baran’ were banned temporary by the Amir kabir University’s observer committee.(Ilna.2007.Apr.22)
39) The student publications ‘Yani bakhish’ was banned by Tehran University’s observer committee for publishing an article critiquing the forged tradition (hadiss) on the Iranian banknotes. (Azerbaijan political prisoners’’ defence committee.2007.Apr.29)
40) Publishing any publication from Amir kabir University is debarred, temporary.(Ilna.2007.May.5)
41) The student publication ‘Bonbast’ with the editor in charge of Ali Kazemizadeh was banned for three months by the Tehran University’s observer committee.(Ilna.2007.may.7)
42) The publication permit of the students’ magazines ‘Neday-e Azadi’ with the editor in charge of Siyavash hatam , ’Moj-e-Sevom’ with the editor in charge of Hamid Behnia, ‘ Baraye’ Vaghti Digar’ with the editor in charge of samad Aziza ,were suspended by the supervisory committee on students’ publication of Hamedan University. (Ilna.2007.Apr.16)
43) The publication permit of the students’ magazine ‘Aftabkaran’ with the editor in charge of Keivan Amiri was banned by the Tehran University’s observer committee, with the charge of making disturbance and insulting the sacred. (Ilna.2007.may.16)
44) The publication permit of the students’ magazine ‘Chkavak’ with the editor in charge of Atefeh Gandomabi was banned by the Zanjan University’s observer committee. (Ilna.2007.may.16)
Preventions on student formation:
45) Making speech of Dr. Ebrahim YAazdi in political science faculty of Tehran University was nullified by the university security guards. (Mizan News.2007.may.8)
46) Making speech of Mohsen Armin and sadegh Ziba Kalam in Tabriz medical University was nullified by the observer committee on formations’ activities. (Isna .2007.may.9)
47) Making speech of Naser Zarafshan in Ahvaz Chamran University was nullified by the observer committee on formations’ activities. (Etemad.2007. May.14)
48) The supervisory committee on students’ formations had nullified the activity permission of “Islamic Association of Tabatabai university students”. (Ilna.2007.May.16)
49) The supervisory committee on students’ formations had nullified the activity permission of “Islamic Association of Shahrkurd university students”. (Ilna.2007.May.14)
50) The Kurd democratic students’ ceremony was nullified in Sanandaj’s Shadi hotel. (Ilna.2007.may.19)
The Movies, Books, Sites banns:
51) Making speech of AbdAllah Ramezan zadeh in Shahrood University was nullified by the observer committee on formations’ activities. (Ilna .2007.may.9)
52) The ‘changes for equality’ site was filtered for the fifth time during last 8 months. (2007.Apr.26)
53) In Tehran book exhibition some books were banned and some publishers received reprimand. (Isna.2007.May.7)
54) Distribution of ‘parliamentary immunity’ written by Jafar Habib Zadeh was banned by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. (Etemad meli.2007.May.15)
55) Mohammad Gharagozlo, the writer of ‘Existentialist and Grand Wisdom’ announced: it is 20 months that the mentioned book did not get the publishing permission from the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. (Shargh.2007.May.20)
The Press and Journalists:
56) The press liberty defender’s committee had made a report of the press and journalists situation in 2005-2006 :
The volunteers waiting for their publishing permits: 2146 cases
Permit nullification and banes on magazines: 23 cases
Journalists tried in courts: 37 cases
Journalists summoned or interrogated: 43 cases
57) The Ilna news agency’s reporter does not have the permission of attending Ahmadi Nejad’s news session.(Ilna.2007.Apr.24)
58) Mehdi Botorabi, the chief in charge of the ‘Persian log’, that serves 780000 Farsi web logs was arrested by security guards. (Ilna.2007.may.13)
Journalists: arrested
59) Karam Allah Mohammadi Khah ,was arrested and transported to the Yasooj central prison, for publishing an article in ’Asr-e- Roshangari’ magazine. He was charged with publishing lies and disturbing public opinion. (ilna.2007.May.16)
Journalists Summoned to Court
60) Iraj Ebadi, the editors in charge of the banned magazines ‘Asoo’ and ‘Karaftoo’ was summoned to the branch no.1 of the Sanandaj legal court for interrogation. He was charged with publishing lies against the Islamic republic of Iran about the ‘chain murders’ case. (Mokerian.2007. Apr.22)
61) Elyas Hazrati, the editor in charge of the ‘Etemad’ daily was summoned to the branch no.3 of the government employee court. He was charged with publishing lies for disturbing public opinion. (Isna.2007.Apr.23)
62) Mohammad Javad Haghshenas the editor in charge of ‘Etemad Meli’ daily was summoned to the branch no.3 of the government employee court. He was charged with publishing lies for disturbing public opinion. (Isna.2007.Apr.23)
63) The editor in charge of the weeklies ’Seda-ye-Zanjan’ and ‘hadis-e- Zangan’ were summoned to Zanjan’s Penal court. They were charged with publishing lies for disturbing public opinion. (Isna.2007.Apr.23)
64) Parvaneh Khorghani, the editor in charge of banned ‘Roozgar’ daily was summoned to the branch no.5 of the government employee court. (Isna.2007.Apr.24)
65) Hassan Ali Mahdavi, the editor in charge of ‘Gharb’ weekly was summoned to the branch no.110 of the Kermanshah public court. He was charged with publishing an article, titled ‘Knowing the hidden power bands in Kermanshah province’. (Iran Peik .2007.Apr.24)
66) Mostafa Kavakebian the editor in charge of the ‘Mardom Salari’ daily was summoned to the branch no.79 of the Tehran Penal court. He was charged with publishing lies for disturbing public opinion and propaganda against the state. (Isna.2007.Apr.27)
67) Omid Memarian,Roozbeh Mir Ebrahimi and Abbas Tamimi, the web log writers were summoned to the branch no.1059 of the Tehran Public court. They were charged with publishing lies for disturbing public opinion and acting against the security of the state. (Isna.2007.Apr.27)
68) Amir Hossein Movahedi, journalist, was summoned to Meshkin Shahr revolutionary court. He was charged with propaganda against the state, membership in illegal groups and disturbing public security. (Ilna.2007.Apr.27)
69) Mohammad Khaksari, the editor in charge of the banned ‘Ghalam-e- Moalem’ weekly was summoned to the Tehran revolutionary court. (Iranian Teachers’ Trade union.2007.May.2)
70) Bahman Ahmadi Amoi, the arrested journalist in 12 June gathering, was summoned to branch no.13 of Tehran revolutionary court. He was charged with propaganda against the state, illegal gathering and making uproar. (Ilna.2007.May.6)
71) Ali Alavian, the editor in charge of the ‘Asr-e-Zohor’ magazine was summoned to clergy special court. (Ilna.2007.May.15)
72) Abd Allah Sohrabi the editor in charge of the banned ‘Rojhelat’ weekly was summoned to Sanandaj penal court. (Advar News.2007.May.20)
Journalists: tried
73) Ejlal Ghavami, member of the banned weekly Payam-e- Mardom—Kurdistan’ editorial staff was tried in Sanandaj Legal Court Branch 1.He was charged with publishing lies. (Ilna, 2007.Apr.23)
74) Mostafa Kavakebian the editor in charge of the ‘Mardom Salari’ daily was tried in branch no.79 of the Tehran Penal court. He was charged with publishing lies for disturbing public opinion and propaganda against the state. (Isna.2007.Apr.29)
75) Sedigh Minai, member of the banned weekly ‘Asoo’ editorial staff was tried in Sanandaj Penal Court. He was charged with acting against the public security. (Ilna, 2007.May.8)
76) Gholi Sheikhi the editor in charge of the ‘Tosee’’ daily was tried in branch no.79 of the Tehran Penal court. He was charged with publishing lies for disturbing public opinion (Isna.2007.May.13)
77) Abdalhamid Mohtasham the editor in charge of the ‘Yalesarat AlHossein ’’ publication was tried in branch no.76 of the Tehran Penal court. He was charged with publishing lies for disturbing public opinion and calumny (Isna.2007.May.13)
78) Amir Saeed Naghi Zadeh the editor in charge of the ‘Alborz’ sportive daily was tried in branch no.79 of the Tehran Penal court. He was charged with insulting. (Isna.2007.May.13)
Sentences issued by courts
79) Mohammad Hossein Aghasi , Nazi Azima’s attorney said: her case is in process and will not be solved in less than one or two years.(Farda Radio.2007.Apr.24)
80) Ali Farahbakhsh, journalist, was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment. He is kept in solitary cellule. (Ilna.2007.May.15)
81) Kaveh Javanmard, the ‘Karaftoo’ magazine reporter, was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. (Mokerian.2007.May.17)
Political, Cultural, Social Activists
82) Kurdistan Human Right defence committee – RMMK, had published its report for 2005-2006:
Filtered sites, related to them: 6
Their members in prisones: 2
Their members who have dossiers in courts and are waiting for their sentences: 13
Women sentenced to death: 7
Men sentenced to death: 6
Executed men: 5
People Killed by security guards’ shooting:20
Summoned, interrogated, arrested and tried journalists: 22
Summoned, interrogated, arrested and tried students: 14
Summoned, interrogated, arrested and tried inhabitants: 600
Arresting the inhabitants for having political activities: 300
Political activists, sentenced to jail: 200
Political activists in jails: 300
(Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK, 2007.Apr.23)
83) Mohammad Bagher Zoalghadr, the disciplinary-security assistant of the state minister said: the America’s main policy toward Iran is soft menace, done through making none constancy and crisis in the country and fanning the fire of diversity of the opinions between ethnic and religious groups. He called the papers and the N.J .Os their instruments for these menaces. (Irna.2007.Apr.26)
84) Dr.Ali Asghar Gharavi, was forbidden of doing the Namaz Jome’(Prayer) and interpretation of the Quran by the Isfahan clergy court. (Mizan News.2007.Apr.30)
85) Ebrahim Faraji, labourer who was in prison for having political activities was forbidden of working as pedlar in crowded streets and in public view. Also Saber Roshani, another political prisoner was forbidden of having business activities. (Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK.2007.May.6)
86) During the protesting gathering of Saghez township’s teachers, Eghbal Dehzani, Naser Rahimpoor ,Shahram Barghi, Obeidzadeh and Ebrahim Zadeh were beaten by the security guards and the anti-revolt police.( Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK.2007.May.6)
87) Sadoon and Asad Mazoji, who were prisoners for 9 and 10 years, don’t have the permission of working as transporters and builder. (Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK.2007.May.15)
88) Roya Toloi ,the human right activist had received a threatening message by the ministry of security, mentioned if she continues her Human’s right activities, they will broadcast a ‘Secret Film’ of her .They also said ,they are aware of her residence and work place addresses and if she doesn’t quit ,she and her two children wont have security in any places in the world.( (Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK.2007.May.16)
89) The 46th commemoration ceremony of ‘Nehzat-e- azadi Iran’ in Hashem Sabaghian‘s house was prevented by the security guards. (Ilna.2007.May.18)
Political, Cultural, Social Activists Summoned to Courts
90) Abdalfatah Solani,the ministry of justice’s attorney and member of the Human’s right defender committee was summoned to the branch 1004 of the Tehran public court. He was charged with insulting Tehran’s public prosecutor. (Ilna.2007.Apr.27)
91) Hesam Firoozi, the Human Right activist, was summoned to the branch 6 of the Tehran revolutionary court. He was charged with acting against the public security for doing medical treatments on Ahmad Batebi, the political prisoner. (Ilna.2007.May.1)
92) Khalil Bahramian, Akbar Mohammadi’s attorney was summoned to the branch 2 of the government employee’s court. He was charged with insulting and calumniating the Evin prison’s authorities during his death case. (Ilna.2007.May.5)
93) Peiman Nodinian, the teacher who was exiled to Zanjan Prison and is passing his conviction’s period, was again summoned to the court with the charge of organizing the teachers gathering in Kurdistan province. (Political Prisoner’s defender committee.2007.May.6)
94) Mohammad Mohammadrezai, the Bijar representative in 6th Islamic Assembly, was summoned to the branch no.6 of the government employee’s court. (Ilna.2007.May.13)
95) Narges Hajaghai and Mostafa Daneshjo, the Gonabadi dervishes’ attorneys were summoned to the branch no .4 of the government employee’s court. (Ilna.2007.May.19)
Political, Cultural, Social Activists: interrogated
96) 8 members of the Ilam province teachers’ trade union were threatened to be fired from Iranian educational organization. (Hambastegi.2007.Apr.24)
97) Mohammad Maleki, the national-religious activist was interrogated for security reasons in Tehran Revolutionary court. (Ilna.2007.Apr.24)
98) Parviz Varjavand , the maneger of the ‘Jebhe’ Meli Iran’ was summoned to the branch no.3 of the government employee’s court. He was charged with acting against the security of state. (Ilna.2007.Apr.27)
99) Ebrahim Yazdi, the chief secretary of ‘Iran’s Freedom movement ‘was interrogated without having an attorney in Tehran revolutionary court. (Ilna.2007.May.21)
Political, Cultural, Social Activists: Trialed
100) Mohammad Kianooshrad, Isa Gholi Ahmadinia and Hamid Kahram, the representatives in 6th Islamic Assembly were tried in Branch no.76 of Tehran penal court. They were charged with encouraging peoples for disturbing order and security, damaging public and private properties by making speeches in 2003.(Ilna.2007.Apr.22)
Political, Cultural, Social Activists: Arrested
101) Mohammad Shafi Khanzadeh, 16 years old, was arrested in Oshnoyeh province .he was charged with having political activities. (Human Right Activists in Iran.2007.Apr.25)
102) Hossein Nasiri, NorAllah Hosseinian and Araz Tabrizli , the Azerbaijan’s national movement’s activists were arrested in Tabriz province .. (Azerbaijan’s political prisoners defend committee.2007.Apr.29)
103) Dr. Haleh Esfandiari, was arrested during her visit to Iran. The Ministry of security asked her for cooperation. (B.B.C.2007.May.1)
104) More than 50 inhabitants of different townships of Kurdistan province were arrested with the accusation of having political activities and having relation with Kurds parties. (Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK.2007.May.2)
105) The security guards had attacked a teachers gathering in Tehran and arrested 22 teachers. The arrested teachers’ names are as follow:
Akbar Raiszadeh, Mostafa Ghahremani, Mansoor Abdalhamidi, Yousef Gholamrezai,Akbar Akbari,Ahmad Ghanbari,Saeed Tadayoni,Reza Abdi,Esmaeel Rasoolkhani,Mansoor Mirzai,Mojtaba Abtahi, Hemat Shabani ,Gholamreza Shirvani,Abbas Moosavi.
Female arrested teachers:
Soraya Darabi ,Tayebeh Mirzai,Safari.
Also Najafabadi and Rajabi were arrested in Mashhad. (Advarnews.2007.May.9)
106) Mehdi Mohammadpoor, the Azerbaijan national activist was arrested by Ardebil province security guards.(Savalan sesi Weblog.2007.May.11)
107) Hamed Vaez Taghavi, participant in teachers gathering in front of the Islamic Assembly was arrested by the security guards. (Human’s Right Activists in Iran. 2007. May.17)
108) Saeed Nemati, of Gonabads’ Dervishes was arrested and sent to Ghum prison. (Ilna.2007.May.19)
109) By approaching the 5 June revolt, the pressures are becoming more and more in Azerbaijan. More than 150 activists were arrested by security guards.( Azerbaijan’s political prisoners defend committee.2007.May.20)
110) NorAli Tabandeh,the Gonabadi Dervishes’ leader and some of his follower were arrested in Bidokht village.(Mizan News.2007.May.21)
111) Jafar Isareh and Ako Abestaneh, were sentenced to pay 1000$ punishment, for acting against national security and encouraging people for objection. They were transported to Mahabad prison, because they couldn’t pay the amount. (Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK.2007.Apr.26)
112) Hamid Saedi, Teacher and writer, was arrested in Sanandaj province. He was in detention last year under the accusation of acting against the security of state and was released on bail. (Mokerian.2007.Apr.27)
Political, Cultural, Social Activists: Sentences issued by Courts
113) Ali Feizi zadeh was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment 50 lashes in Naghadeh Revolutionary Court Branch no.6. He was charged with participating in an objection in June 2006. (Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK.2007.Apr.21)
114) Mohammad Hassan Falahi Zadeh,the Alalam T.V channel reporter and the editor in charge of the former student magazine ‘Aghlam altalabeh’ was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment with the charge of propaganda against the state and having relation with the opposed groups. Also Abbas Jebeli, 70, a Sweden citizen was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment under the accusation of propaganda against the state. ( Human’s Right Activists in Iran. 2007. Apr.22)
115) Fatemeh Haghighatjo, was sentenced to 2000$ monetary punishment. She was charged with publishing lies for disturbing public opinion and insulting authorities.(Isna.2007.Apr.25)
116) Esmail Javadi, Ahmad Ghoreishi, Hossein Hosseinikia and Jamshid Hosseinikia, were tried in Uromiyeh Province. Ali Reza Ghomi,the Azarbaijan national movement activist was sentenced to one year imprisonment in Uromiyeh Revolutionary Court Branch no.3. Rasool Jafari was sentenced to 6 months suspended imprisonment in Uromiyeh Revision Court. Khodayar Teimoori , the Azarbaijan national movement activist was sentenced to 6 months suspended imprisonment. Atabak Teimori, arrested in mother tongue day gathering in 21 Feb, was sentenced to 6 months suspended imprisonment. (Azerbaijan’s political prisoners defend committee.2007.Apr.29)
117) Yousef Ahankhosh,Saeed Omarpoor,AbdAllah Omarpoor and Yousef Hasanrash, were sentenced to 15 years imprisonment with the charge of having political activities. (Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK.2007.May.2)
118) Aref AbdAllah zadeh, Havari Keikhosravi, Hiva Sharifi and Mehran Salimi, were sentenced to3, 4, 2 and 2 years imprisonment in branch no.4 of Kurdistan revision court, with the charge of having political activities. (Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK.2007.May.15)
119) Mohammad Omarpoor,Rashid Dalai Milan,Adel Mohammadnejad and Esmail Esazadeh were sentenced to 17,15,5 and 2 years imprisonment in Khoy and Mako revolutionary court, with the charge of having political activities. (Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK.2007.May.15)
120) Hamid SeidAlikhani, religious student, was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment and 80 lashes. (Human’s Right Activists in Iran. 2007. May.10)
Political Prisoners
121) Ali Heidarian, Farzad Kamangar and Farhad Vakili, the Kurd political activists were in detention for last 8 months. They were under severe tortures in prison. (Human’s Right Activists in Iran. 2007. Apr.21)
122) Mohammad Amin Abdallahi and Ghader Mohammad zadeh, convicted to 18 and 23 years imprisonment and were exiled to Yazd and Tabas, were tried in Uromiyeh revolutionary court, with the new accusation of murdering a security guard. (Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK.2007.May.2)
123) The security guards of Evin prison prevent sending Hassan Falahi, the prisoner journalist for medical treatments. He has heart disease. (Human’s Right Activists in Iran. 2007. May.12)
Women movement activists:
124) Marziyeh Mortazi Langeroodi the women movement activist, arrested during March 3rd 2006 gathering in Tehran, was summoned to Tehran revolutionary court. She was charged with acting against the security of the state by making tumult (Ilna.2007.Apr.21)
125) Nooshin Ahmadi and Parvin Ardalan the women movement activists, participants in 12 June gathering in Tehran, were sentenced to2/5 years and 6months imprisonment. They were charged with making illegal gathering for disturbing public security. (Ilna.2007.Apr.24)
126) Maryam Zia, the women movement activist, arrested during 12 June gathering in Tehran, was summoned to Tehran revolutionary court, branch no.13. She was charged with participating in illegal gathering and disturbing public order. (Ilna.2007.Apr.24)
127) Shadi Sadr and Mahboobeh Abasgholi zadeh, the women movement activist, arrested in revolutionary court gathering, was referred to Tehran revolutionary court. They were charged with acting against the public security, disobeying the guards’ orders and disturbing public order. (Ilna.2007.May.6)
128) Gita Ahmadi, the women movement activist, arrested during March 3rd gathering in Tehran, was summoned to Tehran revolutionary court, branch no.13. She was charged with participating in illegal gathering and disturbing public order. (Ilna.2007.May.6)
129) Maryam Hossein Khah,the women movement activist, arrested during March 3rd gathering in Tehran, was summoned to security branch of Tehran revolutionary court.(Zanestan..2007. May.7)
130) Fatemeh Govarai, the women movement activist, arrested during March 3rd gathering in Tehran, was interrogated in Tehran revolutionary court and released on bail. She was charged with participating in illegal gathering.(Ilna.2007.May.13)
131) Talat Taghinia, Mansooeh Shojai and Farnaz Seifi, women movement activists, were summoned to branch 14 of Tehran revolutionary court. They were arrested 28th, Jan., going on a journalistic journey to India and were released on bail. (Advar News.2007. May.9)
132) Zeinab Peighambarzadeh, the women movement activist, arrested during March 3rd gathering in Tehran, was arrested and released on 15,000$ bail after 11 days. She was charged with participating in illegal gathering and disturbing public order. (Isna.2007.May.17)
133) Masoomeh Zia, the women movement activist, arrested during 12 June gathering in Tehran, was tried in Ghods complex, penal court, branch no.1031. She was charged with participating in illegal gathering and disturbing public order. (Isna.2007.Apr.21)
Worker situation
134) 20 labours of ‘Sang Florin’ industry in Tabas Province were fired. (Ilna.2007.Apr.23)
135) 2500 labours were fired in Kohkiloyeh and boyerahmad, during the last year. (Ilna.2007.Apr.23)
136) 70 labours of ‘Arvandan’ ship industry in Khoramshahr Province were fired. They had 7 to 12 years experiences. (Ilna.2007.Apr.24)
137) 40 labours of Sabalan Mineral Water have not received their pays for the past four months.” (Ilna, 2007.Apr.24)
138) Labours of Pars Lahim Company in Ghazvin province have not received their pays three months. they were gathered in province labours’ house for objection. (Ilna, 2007.Apr.24)
139) Mohsen Hakimi and Borhan Divangar were sentenced to 2 years suspended imprisonment, in Kurdistan revision court. They were charged with participating in 2006, labours’ day gathering. (Ilna.2007.Apr.25)
140) A worker was killed in an accident, during foundation work of a building in Maragheh Township. (Ilna.2007.Apr.25)
141) More than 90 labours die annually by accidents in constructional works in Fars province. During last two days two workers were killed, disregarding the safety factors by employers. (Ilna.2007.Apr.25)
142) 50 labours of Varamin flour industry were fired with 5 to 10 years experiences. (Ilna, 2007.Apr.25)
143) The security guards in Sanandaj Township had attacked the workers gathering in labours’ day and had beaten and arrested some of them .Behzad Sohrabi ad Hasan Ghaderi, the workers activists were wounded in this attack. ( Human’s Right Activists in Iran. 2007. May.1)
144) Yaghoob Salimi, member of the worker’s syndicate was arrested after participating the labours’ day gathering in Tehran. (Advar News.2007.May.1)
145) The security guards in Tehran had attacked the workers gathering in labours’ day and had beaten them and arrested a worker. (Etemad Meli.. 2007. May.2)
146) Omar Shakeri, worker activist in Saghez Township was arrested for some hours by security guards. The governor’s office didn’t issue the permit or workers gathering. (Ilna.2007.May.2)
147) 20000 labours of Metal industries have not received their pays for the past six months.300 labours of the industry were fired in March.” (Ilna, 2007.May.2)
148) 400 labours of the ‘Iran’s Manganese mine ‘work in hard situation, without having any safety instrument. If they do any objection, the employer will threat them to be fired.(Ilna.2007.May.2)
149) 125 labours of Derakhshan Yazd Spinning-Knitting Industry with 15 to 27 years experiences have not received their pays for the past twelve months.” (Ilna, 2007.May.4)
150) Some workers of ‘Sandogh Nasooz Kaveh’in Yazd provinces were fired for participating in an objecting movement. (Ilna.2007.May.4)
151) 13 labours were arrested in Labours’ day in Sanandaj Township by the security guards.
The arrested workers are:
Sedigh Karimi ,Sedigh Amjadi,Sedigh Sobhani,Eghbal Latifi,Moradi,Rajabi,Farogh Gavili, Anvar Mafakheri ,Habib Kalkani, Rajabi,Emami, tib Chatani and Khaled Savari.(Ilna.20047.May.4)
152) 380 labours of Tabriz province ‘Tosee Sanat tabriz’ industry don’t receive their monthly pay completely.(Ilna, 2007.May.4)
153) The workers trade union office was shut down in Labours’ day in Saghez Township by the disciplinary guards.(Ilna.2007.May.4)
154) Davood Razavi, the workers movement activist was summoned to branch no.14 of the Tehran revolutionary court. He was arrested and released on bail in 2005. (Ilna.2007.May.5)
155) 80 contractor labours of ‘Iran Khodro Diesel’ company in Tehran were fired. The company recruitment is on contracts and the workers will be fired after some years. (Ilna.2007.May.4)
156) 320 labours of the ‘Chini Hamid’ industry have not received their pays for March and their eidi (Money as agift for New Year.)150 contractor labours of the industry with 10 to 12 years experience were fired (Ilna, 2007.May.4)
157) 3 labours of the ‘Iran Barak’ industry with 14 to 25 years experience were fired because of making objection of not receiving their pays for 5 months. (Ilna, 2007.May.7)
158) Jalal Hosseini and Mahmood Salehi, were sentenced to imprisonment, in Kurdistan revision court. They were charged with participating in 2006, labours’ day gathering. (Ilna.2007.May.8)
159) Sedigh Karimi ,Sedigh Amjadi,Sedigh Sobhani,Eghbal Latifi,Moradi,Rajabi,Farogh Gavili, Anvar Mafakheri ,Habib Kalkani, Rajabi,Emami, tib Chatani and Khaled Savari. , the arrested workers in Labours’ day gathering were interrogated in Sanandaj court. (Ilna.2007.May.8)
160) Amir Asadi, former workers’ representative, was arrested in his consulting office in Sanandaj.(Ilna.2007.May.8)
161) Asghar Jahan Tigh, 32, was killed under loads while digging a channel in Sari Township.(Ilna.2007.May.9)
162) 60 labours of Varamin flour industry were fired with 14years experiences. They were gathered for objection in front of the province governor’s office. (Ilna, 2007.May.11)
163) More than 1000 Labours working for ‘Tehran Noavar Kara’, ‘Pars Lame’ and ‘Bil Kit’ company in Savojbalagh Township have not received their pays for two months. (Ilna 2007.May.11)
164) 10 workers of the 12 arrested workers in Sanandaj labours’ day gathering were released on 5,000 $bail. (Ilna.2007.May.11)
165) More than 8000 labours working in Tabas industries have not received their pays for two months (Ilna, 2007.May.12)
166) 65 official labours of the Eslamshahr Township ’Dam Toyoor’ were fired.(Ilna.2007.May.12)
167) Neishaboor’s Noshin Sanat’ Industry was shut down and its 40 labours of were fired.(Ilna.2007.May.13)
168) 70 labours of Ghoveh Pars Company in Ghazvin Township have not received their pays for eleven months. They were gathered for objection in front of the province governor’s office. (Ilna, 2007.May.13)
169) 60 labours of the ‘Alborz’ company in Neishaboor have not received their pays for three months. (Ilna, 2007.May.13)
170) Some workers of the contractor companies in Tabriz Province were fired with 5 years experiences. They did not receive their pays. (Ilna.2007.Apr.4)
171) The Rasht Township Flour Industry was closed its 27 workers were fired the land price is increased and the owner wants to sell the industry’s land.(Ilna.2007.May.14)
172) The workers salary is fixed as 183, 0000 Rials (200$) and the poverty line is below 400, 0000 Rials (500$).
173) The international pressures affect directly the weak labour group of the society.(Ilna.2007.May.14)
174) 60 labours of the ‘Songoon Vazghan’ copper industry complex do not have job security. They were gathered for objection in front of the Varzaghan Township governor’s office. (Ilna, 2007.May.14)
175) 60 labours of ‘Iran Sab’ company were fired. The company’s share holders are Iranian and French. (Ilna.2007.May.15)
176) Labours of the Zahedan Township, 547 cooperative companies were fired; they have not received their pays for 2 months. (Ilna.2007.May.15)
177) 240 labours of the ‘Parto Abgardan’ company have not received their pays for 2 months. They will be fired in case of any objection. (Ilna.2007.May.16)
178) 300 labours of the Ghazvine ‘Chini Ashkan’ company don’t have any insurance. They will be fired in case of any objection. During last year 600 complaints were made against the company’s employer. (Ilna.2007.May.16)
179) The ‘Tak Shift ‘industry in Pakasht Township is shut down and its 27workers are fired. They have not received their pays for 5 months. (Ilna.2007.May.18)
180) The ‘Sina Mushroom ‘industry in Hamedan Province is shut down and its 80 workers are fired. (Ilna.2007.May.18)
181) The ‘Filter Sanan ‘industry in Uromiyeh Township is shut down and its 30 workers are fired. (Ilna.2007.May.19)
182) 100 labours of the ‘Moghadam’ knitting industry in Savojbalagh Township were fired (Ilna, 2007.May.19)
183) 85 labours of the ‘Avankan’ industry in Arak Township were fired (Ilna, 2007.May.19)
184) The ‘Khatam Alanbia’ knitting industry in Bookan Township is shut down and its 34 workers are unemployed. They have not received their pays for 6 months. (Ilna.2007.May.20)
185) 250 labours of the Ghaemshahr Township ‘Gunny fabricating Company have not received their pays for 3months.. (Ilna.2007.May.20)
186) 7000Labours of ‘Neishekar Karoon’ in Shooshtar Township have not received most of their pays for month of April. (Ilna.2007.May.20)
People killed by the security guards:
187) Ramyar Mokhtarzadeh was killed in Sanandaj prison under the severe tortures of the security guards. (Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK.2007.Apr.26)
188) Shahab Tiklo, sentenced to 80 lashes, for being drunkard, was died of having inner bloodshed in Mahabad prison. (Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK.2007.Apr.29)
189) Under the beatings of Iranian police guards, an Afghan worker was died and three were injured. (B.B.C. 2007.May.3)
190) Bakhtiar Dastoom, 20, injured by security guards shooting, was finally died in Sanandaj hospital. He was buried under the severe security prudence.(Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK.2007.May.13)
191) Roya Sarani,a 12 years old student, was killed in Zahedan by a security guard, named Keshtgar, shooting.(Baluchistan’s united organisation.2007.May.17)
Amputation Sentences:
192) The amputation sentence for Arash, with the charge of doing robbery was executed in public view in Kermanshah. The sentenced was issued in branch no.107 of the province penal court, supported by Islamic punishments’ rules. (Ghods 2007.May.15)
Sentenced to Death:
193) Hossein was sentenced to death in Tehran Penal Court with the charge of committing murder in a collective fight. He was 16 when committing crime. (Isna.2007. Apr.25)
194) Mohammad was sentenced to death in Tehran penal Court Branch 74, with the charge of murdering Ebrahim. (Etemad.2007.Apr.25)
195) Delara Darabi was sentenced to death in Rasht Public Court branch no.107 for murdering her cousin. (Isna.2007. Apr.25)
196) Two young boys were sentenced to death in Branch 39 of Tehran’s Penal court for committing violation to a 17 years old girl. (Islamic Republic.2007.Apr.29)
197) Hassan Khani, was sentenced to death in Bojnord Penal Court branch no.102 for murdering Ahmad Efati. (Islamic Republic.2007.Apr.29)
198) Masood, 27 and Hassan, 24, were sentenced to death in branch no.71 of the Tehran penal court, with the charge of murdering a soldier and armed robbery. (Etemad Meli 2007.Apr.7)
199) Naser Hamidi, was sentenced to death in Sanandaj court, with the charge of committing murder. He is in strike, objecting his death sentence. (Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK.2007.May.2)
200) Bahram, 34, was sentenced to death in Tehran Penal Court with the charge of murdering Robabeh. (Etemad Meli 2007.May.6)
201) Javad, 20, was sentenced to death in Tehran Penal Court, branch no.74 with the charge of murdering Majid. (Iran. 2007. May.6)
202) Ali Reza, 29,was sentenced to 3 times execution in Tehran’s Penal Court branch no.71 with the Supreme Court confirmation for murdering Farahnaz, Mahnaz and Shohreh.. (Etemad Meli.2007.May.6)
203) Saeed, 18, was sentenced to death in Tehran’s Penal Court branch no.74 with the Supreme Court confirmation for murdering Morteza. (Etemad Meli.2007.May.11)
204) Saber, was sentenced to death in Tehran’s Penal Court branch no.71 with the Supreme Court confirmation for murdering Mojgan and Parsa. (Etemad Meli.2007.May.11)
205) Ahmad and Mahmood were sentenced to death in Tehran’s Penal Court branch no.71 with the Supreme Court confirmation for murdering Mohammad Mozafar and Behzad. (Isna.2007. May.14)
206) Rahman and Hafiz, the Afghan citizens, were sentenced to four fingers amputation for committing robbery. In Tehran’s Penal Court branch no.1143 with the Supreme Court confirmation (Iran.2007.May.15)
207) Mohammad and Hassan were sentenced to death in Esfahan Penal Court branch no.2 with the Supreme Court confirmation for murdering Jila and Mahmood. (Iran.2007. May.14)
208) Mohammad Hossein, 20, was sentenced to death in Tehran’s Penal Court branch no.74 for murdering Majid. (Isna.2007. May.16)
209) Hamed, 18, was sentenced to death in Tehran’s Penal Court branch no.74 for murdering Zabih Allah. (Isna.2007. May.21)
210) Jafar, was sentenced to death in Tehran’s Penal Court branch no.71 for murdering Morteza. (Isna.2007. May.21)
Death Sentences executed by Courts
211) Jaman Shir Mohammadi, 22 and Hbib Taher Moradi, 37 were executed charge of drug dealing, in Sanandaj central prison. (Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK.2007.Apr.21)
212) EinAllah G. 55, Abdalrahman N.33 and Abolhassan Sh., were executed in public view charge of drug dealing, in Bandar Abbas revolutionary court. (Islamic Republic, 2007.Apr.24)
213) A man was executed in Marvdasht Township. A 48 man was executed in Darab Township for drug dealing.(Fars.2007.Apr.24)
214) Bahaaldin K., 35, was executed in Bandarabbas Township for drug dealing. (Fars.2007.Apr.25)
215) Hamid .A., 38, was executed in Bandarabbas Township for drug dealing. (Fars.2007.Apr.25)
216) Two men, M.Salari and Z.Hashemi were executed with Rodan revolutionary court sentence. (Irna.2007.May.3)
217) Five men were executed in public view for drug dealing, in Ravar and Kerman. (Iran.2007.May.9)
218) During last week, 15 men were executed in Mashhad with the charge of drug dealing. (Ghods.2007.May.14)
219) Mohammad Safar was executed in Evin prison with the charge of murdering Leile, 11.The sentence was issued in branch no.1156 of Tehran public court. (Etemad Meli.2007.May.16)
220) Jamaladin.B, 35 was executed in Evin prison with the charge of murdering Jamal. The sentence was issued in branch no.74 of Tehran penal court. (Etemad Meli.2007.May.16)
221) Behzad .M, 28 was executed in Evin prison with the charge of murdering Hoshang. The sentence was issued in branch no.71 of Tehran penal court. (Etemad Meli.2007.May.16)
222) Abdalrahman .B, 52 was executed in Bandar abbas, with the charge of drug dealing. (Isna.2007. May.16)
223) Abdalhagh Eskani, was executed in public view. He was charged with committing armed robbery and making fear in public. The sentence was issued in Saravan revolutionary court. (Salam. 2007. May.21)
Women suppression in the name of fighting against inappropriately dressed: (Hijab)
Hijab=Obligatory Islamic Dress Code
224) In the process of fighting against inappropriately dressed people, the guards had banned 47 automobiles with inappropriate dressed drivers.20 shopping boutiques were plumbed and 544 dress making trade unions had received notices. (Mehr.2007.Apr.22)
225) 179 men and women were arrested during last 24 hours in Tehran by Police guards for disregarding Hijab. Also2198 women and 91 men were pointed out (Mehr.2007.Apr.22)
226) 114 men and women were arrested in Karaj by Police guards for disregarding Hijab. Also 256 women and men were pointed out (News Central Unit.2007. Apr.24)
227) During 3 days, In the process of fighting against inappropriately dressed people, 150000 men and women were arrested country wide and 13 were sent to courts. (Mehr.2007. Apr.25)
228) In the process of fighting against inappropriately dressed people, in last days 100 people were arrested and introduced to courts. (Ilna.2007.May.2)
229) Reza Zarei, the disciplinary force chief announced: In the process of fighting against inappropriately dressed people, in last days 35000 people were guided, 1000 were sent to Police stations and 124 were sent to courts.. (Ghods.2007. May.14)
230) Mahmood Botshekan ,the Airports police chief said: In the process of fighting against inappropriately dressed people ,17135 people were pointed out in Air ports.80 women and 50 men, inappropriately dressed were sent to couts.50 , inappropriately dressed women were prevented of travelling.(Etemad Meli.2007.May.14)
231) During 22 days in Azerbaijan province, In the process of fighting against inappropriately dressed people, 571 men and women were arrested ,3000 ere pointed out and 170 shopping centers were plumbed. (Ilna.2007. May.21)
Social News
232) Two men and one woman were sentenced to 100 lashes for acting against the chastity and corruption. The sentence was executed for the men in public view. (Isna.2007.Apr.23)
233) In the attack of security guards to an objection gathering in Eghlid Township, 5 were injured and some people were arrested. (Fars.2007.Apr.24)
234) By explosion of a mine, in Mehran border zone, a worker was killed and 4 were injured. (Islamic Republic.2007.Apr.26)
235) A man was sentenced to 130 lashes for drinking beer. The sentence was executed in public view. (Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization - RMMK.2007.May.3)
236) 12000000 people live under the poverty line in Iran. In last two years the government had sold 96 milliard $ oil, but the salary of the workers did not increased. (Kargozaran.2007.May.7)
237) The Iranian statistic center announced: There are 2991430 unemployed people in Iran. (Mehr.2007.May.15)
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