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Six Inmates Executed in Rajai-Shahr and Qazvin Prisons

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Qazvin, Rajai-Shahr, Yousef Mirza-Beigi

Five inmates in Rajai-Shahr Prison and one in Qazvin Prison were executed.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on December 14, 2022, Rajai-Shahr Prison officials executed five inmates convicted of murder.

HRANA is working on identifying these individuals.

Also, Kurdpa reported the execution of an inmate identified as Yousef Mirza-Beigi in Qazvin Prison on December 15. He was previously convicted of murder.

None of the official sources and media outlets inside the country has reported these executions at the time of writing.

Iran Protests: Six People Sentenced to a Combined over 18 Years for Protest in Oshnavieh

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Abdorrahim Rahimi, Ehsan Safai-Far, Fardin Khosh-Khahesh, Farhad Kazemi, Khaled Dashti, Mohammad Peyghami, Oshnavieh

The Oshnavieh Criminal Court sentenced Farhad Kazemi, Khaled Dashti, Ehsan Safai-Far, Mohammad Peyghami, Abdorrahim Rahimi and Fardin Khosh-Khahesh to a combined 18 years and six months in prison. These individuals were arrested during recent protests and then released on bail.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kurdpa, six residents of Oshnavieh were sentenced to a total of 18 years and six months in prison.

According to these verdicts, Abdorrahim Rahimi and Fardin Khosh-Khahesh received five years and three months for “disturbing public order, defying government agents, and destruction of public property through participating in protests.” Farhad Kazemi, Khaled Dashti, Ehsan Safai-Far and Mohammad Peyghami each received two years for “disturbing public order and defying government agents.”

These individuals were previously arrested by security forces and released later on bail after the interrogation.

Since the outbreak of nationwide protests, about 18400, including journalists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, have been arrested. For more details and statistics on the nationwide protest across Iran, read the latest HRANAs comprehensive report here.

Civil Rights Activist Shahla Jahanbin Arrested

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On December 14, 2022, security forces arrested Shahla Jahanbin at Mehrabad airport in Tehran and took her to an undisclosed location.

An informed source close to her family told HRANA that “Jahanbin was on her way to Mashhad to see her husband, Vahedian Shahroudi. The intelligence agents arrested her at Mehrabad Airport at midnight. So far, she has not called her family, raising her family’s concerns.”

Jahanbin and her husband, Abbas Vahedian Shahroudi, faced other arrests and convictions for their civil activities.

On November 14, 2020, Jahanbin began her 27-month sentence in Evin Prison. On April 5, 2021, she was released early from prison following receiving an imprisonment intolerance certificate.

Three Inmates Executed in Rasht and Karaj

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Amir Abbasi, Hassan Amini, Karaj, Lakan prison, Rasht, Reza Tajik

On December 15, 2022, three inmates convicted of murder and drug-related crimes were executed in Lakan Prison in Rasht and the Central Prison of Karaj.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on December 15, 2022, quoting Iran Human Rights Organization, Hassan Amini and Amir Abbasi were executed in Lakan Prison, Rasht, Gilan Province.

These individuals were previously sentenced to death for murder.

Also, an Afghan national identified as Reza Tajik convicted of drug-related crimes was executed in the Central Prison of Karaj.

 

Iran Protests: Student Amir Azizi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Flogging

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Amir Azizi, great tehran penitentiary, University of Tehran

The Tehran Court of Appeal upheld the initial verdict against Amir Azizi who was arrested at protests. Azizi, an architecture student at the University of Tehran, was initially sentenced to 11 years in prison and 74 lashes.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, student Amir Azizi was sentenced to 11 years in prison and 74 lashes.

According to this verdict, Azizi was given five years for “acting against national security through inciting violence,” three years and 74 lashes for “disturbing public opinion on the Internet,” two years for “assembly and collusion to commit a crime,” and one year for “insulting the Supreme Leader of Iran.”

Based on Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, five years in prison for the first charge mentioned above will be enforceable to him.

On December 14, Azizi endured flogging in the Great Tehran Penitentiary.

 

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Five Inmates Executed in Gorgan and Rasht

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Abbas Abdollahi, Fariborz Shahbazi, Gorgan, Majid Mehdi-Pour, Masoud Effati, Payam Nourollahi, Rasht

Recently, five prisoners convicted of murder were executed in Gorgan and Rasht Prisons.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Iran Human Rights Organization, on December 13, 2022, Payam Nourollahi, age 33, was executed in Gorgan Prison.

About three years ago, Nourollahi was accused and convicted of killing a Basij Militia force’s son over personal issues.

Also, the execution of two men in Rasht on November 17, 2021, has been reported. These individuals, identified as Abbas Abdollahi and Fariborz Shahbazi, were previously convicted of murder.

On December 1, 2022, two other inmates, Majid Mehdi-Pour and Masoud Effati were executed in Rasht.

None of the official sources and media outlets inside the country has reported these executions at the time of writing.

Iran Protests: Mohamad Shahrooi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Flogging

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Behbahan, Mohamad Shahrooi

The Criminal Court of Behbahan sentenced Mohamad Shahrooi to one year in prison and 74 lashes. Shahrooi was previously arrested at protests in Behbahan

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Mohamad Shahrooi was sentenced to one year in prison and 74 lashes on the charge of “disturbing public order through participating in protests.”

In November 2022, he was arrested at protests and later released on bail. According to an informed source, during the arrest, he was beaten, causing damage to his back.

 

Twelve People Arrested Allegedly for “Publishing Calls for Protests on the Internet”

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Esfarayen, iran protests

On December 13, the chief of police of Esfarayen announced that 12 individuals were arrested allegedly for “publishing calls for protests on the Internet.”

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting ISNA, on December 13, 2022, 12 individuals were arrested in Esfarayen, North Khorasan Province, Iran.

This chief of police did not disclose the detainees’ identities.

“Their cases have been delivered to judicial authorities for legal proceedings,” he stated.

 

 

 

Five Inmates Executed in Arak Prison

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Arak prison, Ehsan Naseri, Mohammad Imani, Mostafa Kashi

On December 12, five inmates convicted of drug-related crimes were executed in Arak Prison.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Arak prison officials executed five prisoners.

HRANA has identified three of these executed prisoners as Mohammad Imani, Ehsan Naseri and Mostafa Kashi. All these individuals were previously convicted of drug offences.

None of the official sources and media outlets inside the country has reported these executions at the time of writing.

 

Five Protestors Awaiting Looming Execution in the Central Prison of Karaj

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Hadith Najafi, Hamid Ghara-Hasanlu, Hossein Mohammadi, Mizan, Mohammad-Mehdi Karami, Seyyed-Mohammad Hosseini

Recently, the Karaj Revolutionary Court sentenced five people arrested at protests to death. These death-row prisoners, Mohammad-Mehdi Karami, Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini, Hamid Ghara-Hasanlu and Hossein Mohammadi, are currently jailed in the Central Prison of Karaj.

About incidents that happened during protests on the 40th day of Hadith Najafi’s death, these individuals were arrested and faced the charge of “spreading corruption on earth” and then sentenced to death.

Initially, the Judiciary mentioned eleven co-defendants in this legal case. Later, however, Mizan, Judiciary’s official media, mentioned 15 people. In the third court session, Hossein Mohammadi was added to the defendants, raising the number to 16.

During the trial, none of the defendants did not access to a private lawyer. They have been also reportedly tortured to confess and accept the charges.