Breathing in Confinement

Labor and guilds
April 30th, 2016

At Least 2 Activists Arrested in May Day Demonstration in Tehran

Breathing in Confinement – At least two students and labor activists were arrested in May Day protests in Tehran. According to the report of “Breathing in a Confinement”, in the May Day demonstration in Taleghani Avenue in Tehran, Hossein Azargashsb, children’s rights activist and labor activist, and Reza Hajian, student activist were arrested by security […]

January 3rd, 2016

Ali Faezpour Sentenced To 8 Months Imprisonment

Breathing in Confinement – Ali Faezpour, labor activist, was sentenced to 8 months imprisonment by Branch 2 of the Revolutionary Court in Tabriz. According to the reporters of “Breathing in Confinement”, this labor activist, who had been arrested after the funeral ceremony of Shahrokh Zamani, at his home in Tabriz, was charged with “propaganda against […]

October 15th, 2015

Ali Faezpour Transferred To Ward 11 Of Tabriz Prison

Breathing in Confinement – Ali Faezpour, labor activist who had been arrested in Tabriz, on 3rd October, was transferred to ward 11 of Tabriz Central Prison, on 13th October. According to the reporters of “Breathing in Confinement”, after his interrogation at the detention center of the Ministry of Intelligence in Tabriz, he was transferred to […]

September 28th, 2015

Valeh Zamani Released On The Bail From Evin Prison

Breathing in Confinement – Valeh Zamani, Shahrokh Zamani’s cousin, was released on the bail, after 9 days of detention. According to the reporters of “Breathing in Confinement”, Valeh Zamani was arrested at his home after a street inspection on 20th September at night, by the security forces and had been transferred to ward 209 of […]

September 15th, 2015

Several Activists Arrested At Shahrokh Zamani’s Funeral + Video Footage

Breathing in Confinement – Shahrokh Zamani’s funeral led to the detention of several participants with the security forces’ interference. According to the reporters of “Breathing in Confinement”, the ceremony was held this morning at the cemetery of Wadi Rahmat in Tabriz, a statement was read from the 7 workers’ organizations and the participants began chanting. […]

September 14th, 2015

Ministry Of Intelligence Warns The Activists About Participating In Shahrokh Zamani’s Funeral

Breathing in Confinement – The Ministry of Intelligence, has warned dozens of political and workers activists, in various cities of Iran regarding their presence at the funeral of Shahrokh Zamani. According to the reporters of “Breathing in Confinement”, from this afternoon and during the continuing contacts by the security forces with political activists in Tabriz, […]

September 14th, 2015

Shahrokh Zamani’s Body Delivered To His Family

Breathing in Confinement – The body of Shahrokh Zamani, labor activist who died yesterday at Rajai Shahr Prison, was delivered to his family. According to the reporters of “Breathing in Confinement”, Shahrokh Zamani’s body, which was transferred yesterday evening to Bibi Sakineh cemetery, this afternoon had been delivered to his family.

September 13th, 2015

Breaking News: Shahrokh Zamani Died In Rajai Shahr Prison

Breathing in Confinement – Shahrokh Zamani, an imprisoned labor activist in Rajai Shahr Prison, in Karaj, died an hour ago. According to the reports of “Breathing in Confinement”, this member of the union of painters and construction workers of Alborz province, and committee to follow up the establishment of independent trade unions who was held […]

July 15th, 2015

Saeid Shirzad’s Trial Was Postponed

Breathing in Confinement – The trial of Saeid Shirzad was postponed. According to the reporters of “Breathing in Confinement”, the trial of this political prisoner who is held at Rajaee Shahr Prison in Karaj, was supposed to be held on 15th July, but it was postponed without giving a specific reason by the authorities.

July 12th, 2015

Saeed Shirzad Transferred To Political Prisoners’ Ward In Rajai Shahr Prison

Breathing in Confinement – Saeed Shirzad, a political prisoner in the prison of Rajai Shahr in Karaj, was transferred to the political prisoners’ ward in this prison. According to the reporters of “Breathing in Confinement”, after numerous requests which had been rejected by the prison officials, Saeed Shirzad, was suddenly transferred to hall 12 of […]