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HRANA – The following is an overview of human rights violations in Iran on February 8th, 2019 based on the information compiled and verified by Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).

CHRI – Imprisoned dual national scientist Ahmadreza Djalali was prevented from leaving Evin Prison in Tehran for a scheduled medical appointment with a cancer specialist because he refused to wear a prison uniform. 

CHRI – The mother of Saeed Malekpour, a Canadian resident imprisoned in Iran since 2008, sent a letter to Tehran Prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi on February 1, 2019, requesting that Malekpour be included in a mass pardon of prisoners that may happen in March.

CHRI – Widow Remains Barred From Leaving Country Despite Expired Travel Ban

Radiofarda – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ (IRGC) top commanders disclosed information about an “underground ballistic missile factory,” in Iran the state owned news agency ISNA reported.