Breathing in Confinement

Labor and guilds
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 […]

May 30th, 2015

Mahmoud Salehi Released from the Prison in a Critical Health Condition

Breathing in Confinement – Mahmoud Salehi, a labor activist and member of the Coordinating Committee to Help Form Workers’ Organizations, was released on 30th May after two times dialysis. According to the report “Breathing in Confinement”, this labor activist on Saturday, was released from prison on 30th May after 33 days of detention, while was […]

April 29th, 2015

4 Labor Activists Arrested in Tehran and Mahabad

Breathing in Confinement – Following the increasing pressures on labor activists on the eve of International Workers’ Day, 4 labor activists were arrested in Tehran and Saghez. According to the report of “Breathing in a Confinement”, on 28th April this year, Mahmoud Salehi and Osman Esmaili in Saghez city and Davoud Razavi and Ebrahim Madadi […]

January 7th, 2015

Behnam Ebrahimzadeh Sentenced to another 9 Years in Prison

Breathing in Confinement – Behnam Ebrahimzadeh, imprisoned labour activist in Rajai  Shahr prison in Karaj, has been sentenced to 9 years and a half imprisonment due to a new case. According to the report of “Breathin in Confinement”, this prisoner, who is a member of “Committee for Following the Establishment of Independent Labour Organizations”, had […]

January 4th, 2015

Behnam Ebrahimzadeh Passed Day 31 of Hunger Strike

Breathing in Confinement – Behnam Ebrahimzadeh, imprisoned labour activisthas passed the 31st day of his hunger strike in Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, the member of “Committee for Following the Establishment of Independent Labour Organizations” has gone on hunger strike since 3rd December, in protest against being […]

December 29th, 2014

Behnam Ebrahimzadeh Transferred to Ward 2 on Day 25 of Hunger Strike

Breathing in Confinement – Behnam Ebrahimzadeh, imprisoned labour activist was transferred to ward 2 of Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, this member of the “Committee to Establish Independent Labor Trades”, who has gone on hunger strike since 3rd December to protest against being transferred to ward 1 […]