Samaneh Norouz Moradi

Samaneh Norouz Moradi

.She was sentenced to prison for "supporting dissident groups." She is suffering from various special diseases and the prison authorities have not provided her medical treatment.

  • <coverage-outsourcing id='27245'> She was arrested by intelligence agents and released from Evin Prison two weeks later. According to Hrana, she was sentenced to eight years in prison (five years will be applicable) by Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court of Tehran. A quarter of his sentence was reduced for not protesting the sentence. Three years and 9 months of her sentence will be applicable by applying Articles 134 and 442. </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='27246'> She was arrested for serving her sentence and sent to Evin prison. </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='27481'> She was denied attendance at her father's funeral. </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='27482'> Ms. Norouz Moradi is suffering from Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). The OBGYN at Evin Prison had expressed concern about her health in September. The doctor has ordered emergency treatment but so far her treatment has not begun. </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='27520'> HRANA published a report on Ms. Norouz Moradi's health: > Samaneh Norouz Moradi has been suffering from Systemic Lupus Erythematosus for 15 years. In recent months due to a lack of access to medicine and treatment, her disease has advanced. During this time, the symptoms of the disease such as bleeding from the eye have become more severe. She is also suffering from other diseases such as ulcers, osteoporosis, breast and ovarian cysts, kidney stone, and fatty liver. </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='29764'> She came on leave after Coronavirus outbreaks in Iran's several prisons. </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='29894'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2020/hranews/a-24328/'> Even though all prisoners' leave had been extended until April 19, 2020, she was summoned to the prison to continue her sentence. It seems that The destruction was ordered by Amin Vaziri, the special prosecutor for political prisoners. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='31423'> <reference source='https://iranwire.com/fa/news/tehran/39199'> After a while, her transfer to medical centers was approved. The doctors told the officers that she should be taken to Khomeini Hospital for hospitalization due to her serious condition. The officers did not transfer her to the hospital for unknown reasons and returned Ms. Nowruz Moradi to Evin Prison. Her blood sugar is 490, and her breasts need to be emptied due to cancer cells' spread. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='32438'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2020/hranews/a-25517/'> According to HRANA, 35 political women prisoners are currently being kept in the women's Evin Prison ward. They face problems such as limited access to medical services, rarity and high prices of goods, low-quality food, etc. After the coronavirus's pandemic, prisoners are responsible for preparing masks and gloves. In the prison store, each mask or pair of gloves is sold to prisoners at a price of between eight and ten thousand tomans. Detergents and disinfectants are also given to the prisoners rationally. Still, the prisoners have to buy these materials from the store due to the lack of these items. The prison store sells Alcohol and other disinfectants at high prices, so some prisoners buy these substances together. The quality of food is low, and most prisoners are forced to buy food from the prison store. Maryam Akbari Monfared, Atena Daemi, Raheleh Ahmadi, Saba Kord Afshari, Niloufar Bayani, Sepideh Kashani, Fatemeh Mosanna, Zahra Zahtabachi, Monireh Arabshahi, Yasaman Ariani, Mojgan Keshavarz, Aras Amiri, Samaneh Norouz Moradi, Nasrin Sotoudeh, Hengameh Shahidi, Rezvaneh Ahmad Khanbeigi, Sepideh Farhan, Sepideh Gholyan, Maryam Ebrahimvand, Neda Ashtiani, Zahra Jamali, Fariba Adelkhah, Mozhgan Kavousi, Mozhdeh Negahdar, Elham Barmaki, Masoumeh (Minoo) Ghasemzadeh Malek Shah, Maryam Haji Hosseini, Nazanin Toosi, Mina Saki, Mira Radpour, Leila Raouf, Hajar Siamifar, and Soroush Ahmadi Khosravi are among the 35 women prisoners currently being kept in the women's ward of Evin Prison. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='32213'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2020/hranews/a-26312/'> According to HRANA, the prison doctor has refused to send her to the medical examiner for her illnesses. The doctors recently ordered a mastectomy but she has not been transferred to any medical center. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='32835'> <reference source='https://iranwire.com/fa/features/41438'> IranWire published a report about the problems and illnesses of female political prisoners in Evin Prison including Nasrin Sotoudeh, Saba Kurd Afshari, Rezvaneh Khanbeigi, Mozhgan Kavousi, Samaneh Nowruz Moradi, and Atena Daemi. The reports state that despite illnesses and health problems, these female prisoners have no access to medical services and treatment. According to Reza Khandan’s (Nasrin’s husband) tweet, she was kept in Taleghani hospital for five days and was returned to prison without any medical treatment. Saba Kurd Afshari is suffering from stomach bleeding. Mozhgan Kavousi needs emergency hemorrhoid surgery. Rezvaneh Khanbeigi is suffering from epilepsy. Samaneh Nowruz Moradi has lupus and breast cancer, and Atena Daemi has had a gastrointestinal infection and a tumor in one of her breasts; she might also have MS. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='33032'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2020/hranews/a-26975/'> According to HRANA, after the prison doctor diagnosed her with a pilonidal cyst, Samaneh Norouz Moradi was transferred to the hospital but was returned to prison without undergoing any medical treatment. It was reported that the hospital refused to admit her for being a prisoner and only cleaned her wound. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='33200'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2020/hranews/a-27147/'> She was transferred to Lakan prison in Rasht. In order to get her out of the women's ward of Evin Prison, the guards told her that her attorney has come to visit. Her attorney denied visiting her and objected to the behavior of prison authorities on Twitter. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='33663'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2020/hranews/a-27651/'> HRANA reported that Samaneh Norouz Moradi is still being denied medical treatment despite the doctor's orders for mastectomy and suffering from lupus. So far three doctors outside the prison have confirmed her illnesses but the medical examiner has refused to offer an opinion about her eligibility to serve her sentence. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='33799'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2020/hranews/a-27818/'> HRANA reported that the prosecutor denied her furlough request. Previously, the medical examiner in Rasht had issued a request for her medical furlough. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='48726'> <reference source='https://t.me/hranews/52079'> HRANA wrote that despite the need for surgery to remove a breast infection and hairline cyst, Samaneh Norouz Moradi has been deprived of medical treatment and sick leave. According to HRANA's report, Amin Vaziri's opposition has prevented her treatment. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='35313'> <reference source='https://bit.ly/3fnqRo4'> According to her attorney, the request for suspension of her sentence due to illness has been approved. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='35312'> <reference source='https://bit.ly/39sU39j'> Her attorney Babak Paknia tweeted that although the suspension of his client's sentence due to medical problems was approved, she is still incarcerated because she has not been able to provide the bail amount and the court has not agreed to lower the bail; therefore her client remains in prison and her disease is getting worse. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='35426'> She was released under family supervision. </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='50772'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2023/hranews/a-40731/'> According to HRANA, she was arrested at her home in Tehran and transferred to Evin Prison. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='52309'> <reference source='https://ir.voanews.com/a/samaneh-nowrouz-moradi-political-prisoner/7079127.html'> Voice of America Farsi wrote that Semaneh Norouz Moradi is in solitary confinement in the IRGC Intelligence unit without access to treatment and her medications, including insulin, which she must inject daily. Emphasizing the "extreme concern of the family", this source announced that she had no contact or meeting with her family. According to the Voice of America report, Ms. Norouz Moradi is suffering from chronic joint lupus, diabetes, elbow and shoulder arthritis, kidney stones, high blood fat and breast cancer and needs surgery. Based on this report and the documents related to her medical file, she cannot bear the punishment. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='52291'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2023/hranews/a-41620/?tg_rhash=22a41dd9689763'> According to HRANA, Ms. Norouz Moradi was accused by Mr. Mohammadi in the third branch of the investigation of the Evin Prosecutor's Office on the charges of "assembly and collusion through the management of a Telegram channel and propaganda against the regime". HRANA's report did not mention the reason for the delay in the indictment. According to the report, her temporary detention order was extended by Inspector Mohammadi at the beginning of June. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='52311'> <reference source='https://ir.voanews.com/a/iran-political-prisoners-daily-news/7148656.html'> According to Voice of America, she was transferred to Khomeini Hospital due to physical ailments. According to this source, the attending physician ordered Samaneh Norouz Moradi to be hospitalized for treatment on Wednesday, but because he had to appear before the medical commission on the same day, the date of her hospitalization was changed. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='52950'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2023/hranews/a-42165/'> HRANA wrote that Samaneh Norouz Moradi is deprived of the right to treatment despite suffering from a rare disease. According to Harana: > Ms. Norouz Moradi suffers from joint lupus, advanced breast cancer, and diabetes. She needs constant care. Ms. Norouz Moradi is suffering from severe pain in her joints, but the prison's infirmary only prescribes painkillers. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='53149'> <reference source='https://ir.voanews.com/a/iran-three-political-prisoners-accused-of-more-charges/7335064.html'> Voice of America reported that Mahboubeh Rezaei and Samaneh Norouz Moradi have been tried in a new case. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='54533'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2023/hranews/a-44774/'> The hearing of the charges of Reza Mohammad Hosseini, Mahboubeh Rezaei and Samaneh Norouz Moradi in a joint case was held at branch 28 of Tehran Revolutionary Court. While publishing this news, HRANA wrote that during this meeting, which was held at Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court under the chairmanship of Judge Mohammad Reza Amouzad, defendants Reza Mohammad Hosseini, Mahboubeh Rezaei, and Samaneh Norouz Moradi, in the presence of their defense attorney, were accused of "assembly and collusion, propaganda against the system, membership in dissident groups, acquiring money through illegal means" and "disobeying the orders of the officers". They defended themselves against the charges. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='54538'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2023/hranews/a-45050/'> Reza Mohammad Hosseini, Mahboubeh Rezaei, and Samaneh Norouz Moradi were sentenced to a total of 61 years and ten months of imprisonment and social deprivation. According to HRANA, based on the verdict recently issued by Branch 28 of Tehran Revolutionary Court headed by Mohammad Reza Amouzad, Reza Mohammad Hosseini was sentenced to 21 years and eight months in prison, Mahboubeh Rezaei was sentenced to 26 years and five months in prison, and Samaneh Norouz Moradi was sentenced to 13 years and nine months. The charges brought against each of these people, with a breakdown of the sentence issued for each one, are as follows: Reza Mohammad Hosseini: Membership in opposition groups to disrupt the country's security (seven years and 9 months of imprisonment, with time served) - Assembly and collusion to commit a crime against the security of the country (seven years and 9 months of imprisonment) - propaganda activity against the Islamic Republic of Iran (one year and 7 months of imprisonment) - acquisition of property through illegal means (confiscation of the property by the government and three years of imprisonment) - Disobeying officers while performing their duty (one year and seven months of imprisonment). Mahboubeh Rezaei: Membership in anti-establishment groups to disrupt the country's security (seven years and nine months of imprisonment including time served) - Assembly and colluding with Intent to commit a crime against the security of the country (seven years and 9 months of imprisonment) - Propaganda activity against the system (one year and seven months of imprisonment) - Insulting the holy symbols of Islam (seven years and 9 months of imprisonment) - Removing hijab and presenting corruption in cyberspace (one year and seven months of imprisonment) Samaneh Norouz Moradi: membership in groups opposed to the regime to disrupt the country's security (six years and three months of imprisonment, including time served) - assembly and collusion to commit a crime against the country's security (six years and three months of imprisonment) - Propaganda activity against the state (one year and three months of imprisonment) Also, each of these people, due to additional punishments, will be banned from residing in Tehran province for two years and banned from membership in political parties, groups and organizations for two years or Social media and activities in cyberspace. If these judgments are confirmed in the appeals court, with the application of Article 134, six years and three months of imprisonment will be applicable for Samaneh Norouz Moradi and seven years and nine months of imprisonment for Reza Mohammad Hosseini and Mehbobeh Rezaei. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='54540'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2024/hranews/a-46102/'> The Court of Appeal of Tehran Province has sentenced Reza Mohammad Hosseini, Mahboubeh Rezaei, and Samaneh Norouz Moradi to a total of more than 45 years in prison plus a fine. According to HRANA's report, Branch 36 of the Court of Appeals of Tehran province sentenced Reza Mohammad Hosseini to 14 years and six months in prison and a fine (returning twice the principal of the money to the government), Mahboubeh Rezaei to 19 years and 9 months in prison and a fine (eighty million Rials) and sentenced Norouz Moradi to 11 years in prison. The verdict of the appeals court is as follows: Reza Mohammad Hosseini: membership in anti-establishment groups to disrupt the security of the country (six years and three months of imprisonment, including days served), assembly and collusion to commit crimes against the security of the country (six years and three months of imprisonment), propaganda against the Islamic Republic of Iran (one year in prison), acquisition of wealth through illegal means (returning twice the principal amount to the government), disobeying on-duty officers (one year in prison). Mahboubeh Rezaei: Membership in anti-establishment groups to disrupt the country's security (six years and three months of imprisonment, with days served), assembly and collusion to commit crimes against the country's security (six years and three months of imprisonment), propaganda activity against the state (one-year imprisonment), insulting the holy symbols of Islam (six years and three months imprisonment), removing hijab and presenting corruption in cyberspace (payment of eighty million Rials fine). Samaneh Norouz Moradi: Memberships against the regime to disrupt the security of the country (five years including days served), assembly and collusion to commit a crime against the security of the country (five years), propaganda activity against the state (one-year imprisonment). With the application of Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, the severest punishment, i.e. five years of imprisonment for Samaneh Norouz Moradi and six years and three months of imprisonment for Reza Mohammad Hosseini and Mehboubeh Rezaei, will be applicable. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>