Breathing in Confinement

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April 14th, 2016

A Woman Executed in Kashmar Prison

Breathing in Confinement – Following the recent wave of executions in jails across the country in Iran, a woman who had been sentenced to death for drug-related charges, was executed in Kashmar prison. According to the Kurdistan Human Rights Network, the death sentence of a female prisoner named Ameneh Rezaeian was executed in Kashmar prison, […]

April 13th, 2016

Students of Tehran University Protested against Disciplinary Committee

Breathing in Confinement – A group of students at Tehran University had a gathering to protest against the University’s Disciplinary Committee. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, a group of students gathered in front of the main library of Tehran University, carrying placards with respect to suspension sentences and summoning the students by […]

April 13th, 2016

At Least 15 Prisoners Hanged During 5 Days

Breathing in Confinement – With the resumption of executions in the Iranian New Year, at least 15 prisoners were hanged within 5 days, in three different prisons in Iran. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, human rights sources have reported 9 executions in Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj.

April 9th, 2016

At Least 5 Prisoners Hanged in Rasht

Breathing in Confinement – Various sources have reported the execution of at least five prisoners in Lakan prison of Rasht. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”; at least five prisoners of drug related crimes were hanged in Lakan prison of Rasht. Rashid Koohi was one of those people. Amnesty International had urged for […]

April 9th, 2016

Demonstration in Tehran against Transferring the Museum of Art to the Private Sector

Breathing in Confinement – A group of people in Tehran gathered in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art, to protest against the privatization of this institution. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, about three hundred people in Tehran gathered in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art in this city to protest […]

March 14th, 2016

A Civilian Killed by the Police in Bonab

Breathing in Confinement – The Police shot straight to a car in Bonab killing one of its passengers. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, police officers in Bonab fired to a car carrying Indian peanuts, and as a result, one of its passengers was shot in the head and died.

March 5th, 2016

Mansoor Fathi Summoned to the Revolutionary Court

Breathing in Confinement – Mansoor Fathi, Azerbaijani civil rights activist, has been summoned to the Revolutionary Court at Baharestan. According to the sources of “Breathing in Confinement”, he should be present in the Revolutionary Court at Baharestan, on 11th March.

January 20th, 2016

Ali Reza Mansouri Arrested at his Workplace

Breathing in Confinement – Security agents after a visit to the workplace of Ali Reza Mansouri, arrested him on Tuesday afternoon. The reports received by the “Breathing in Confinement” indicate that after his arrest, his home and workplace were inspected by the agents and some objects and documents including his computer were taken as well.

January 14th, 2016

A Student Expelled From “Shahid Madani” University Of Azerbaijan

Breathing in Confinement – A student of “Shahid Madani” University in Azerbaijan was fired from this University for insulting the “Leadership”. According to the reporters of “Breathing in Confinement”, Farzam Moeini., a student of jurisprudence at this university, was expelled, and for 5 years is deprived of education in all academic disciplines, for insulting the […]

January 7th, 2016

At Least 21 Prisoners Executed During Recent 3 Days

Breathing in Confinement – During the last 3 days, at least 21 prisoners have been executed in different prisons in Iran. At least one death sentence for a woman, and also, one public execution have been carried out. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, a retaliation death sentence was carried out and a […]