Breathing in Confinement

ethnic minorities
August 17th, 2014

Arrested Azerbaijani activists on hunger strike

Breathing in Confinement – The Azerbaijani activists who were arrested at Sabalan hillside have gone on hunger strike after being transferred to prison of Meshkin Shahr. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, the activists have been transferred to different sections of prison of Meshkin Shahr on August 16th.

August 16th, 2014

Azerbaijani civil activists arrested at Sabalan hillside

Breathing in Confinement – A number of Azerbaijani civil activists have been arrested by police forces at Sabalan hillside. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, some civil activists from Ardebil and other cities were going to Sabalan as previous years on August 15th, however the police forces arrested most of them on the […]

August 6th, 2014

The trial of 2 Azerbaijani activists in Tabriz postponed

Breathing in Confinement – The trial of Taha Kermani and Hossein Alimohammadi, Azerbaijani civil activists has been postponed. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, the two activists were supposed to be tried at branch 104 of Tabriz General Court on August 6th, but since the prosecutor was not present in the court, the […]

August 5th, 2014

Said Matinpour returned to Evin prison

Breathing in Confinement – Siad Matinpour, imprisoned journalist returned to Evin Prison yesterday, August 4th. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, Said Matinpour, Azeri political prisoner was granted a furlough on July 27th after 5 years imprisonment and returned to Evin prison in Tehran on August 4th.

July 27th, 2014

Said Matinpour left prison for 3 days after 5 years imprisonment

Breathing in Confinement – Said Matinpour, the imprisoned journalist left the Evin prison for 3 days after 5 years of custody. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, the Azeri political prisoner has been imprisoned since July 11, 2009 and was allowed to leave Evin prison for 3 days since today, July 27th.

July 26th, 2014

Shahram Radmehr transferred to the prison of Meshkin Shahr

Breathing in Confinement – Shahram Radmehr, imprisoned Azeri activist has been transferred to Meshkin Shahr Prison. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, the imprisoned member of “Yeni GAMOH” had asked the authorities to transfer him to the prison on Meshkin Shahr and has been finally taken to the prison of his native city.

July 23rd, 2014

Zaniar and Loghman Moradi tried again in a court in Karaj

Breathing in Confinement – Zaniar and Loghman Moradi, political prisoners of Rajai Shahr Prison were tried again this morning. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, the Kurdish political prisoners were tried in the Criminal Court of Karaj at the presence of their lawyer.

July 8th, 2014

Latif Hasani ended his hunger strike after 52 days

Breathing in Confinement – Latif Hasani ended his hunger strike after 52 days as he got one of his demands. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, Latif Hasani, the imprisoned member of “Yani Gamouh” who went on hunger strike since 18th April in protest at violation of the principal of separating prisoners on […]

July 7th, 2014

Reza Shahabi and Latif Hasani passed out due to long hunger strike

Breathing in Confinement – Reza Shahabi and Latif Hasani, political prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison, passed out due to hunger strike and were taken to the prison’s clinic. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, Latif Hasani, the imprisoned member of “Yani Gamouh” who went on hunger strike since 18th April in protest at […]

July 6th, 2014

Latif Hasani in dangerous condition on day 50 of hunger strike

Breathing in Confinement – Latif Hasani, Azerbaijani political prisoner who is on hunger strike since 50 days ago, is in very dangerous health condition. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, the imprisoned member of “Yani Gamouh” who went on hunger strike since 18th April in protest at violation of the principal of separating […]