Category: Executions

At Least 6 Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison

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Fariborz Azizpour, Hasan Javadi, Hasan Mehdiloo, Mahmoud Zahedi, Mohammad Ghadimi, Morteza Javadi, Rajai Shahr Prison, Saeid Ahmadi, Saeid Akbari, Saeid Hossein Khani, Sajjad Nemati, Seyed Mohammad Taheri

HRANA News Agency – At least six prisoners were executed on July 11, in Rajai Shahr prison mainly on charge of murder. The prisoners had been transferred to solitary confinements along with 5 to 7 other prisoners, on Sunday. 5 of the prisoners were returned to their wards and their sentences were not carried out after getting the consent or deadline to provide the blood money.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), at least six prisoners were executed in Rajai Shahr prison on charge of murder. Continue reading “At Least 6 Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison”

A Prisoner Scheduled to Be Executed Within 3 Days

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Mehdi Pakgoftar

HRANA News Agency – Mehdi Pakgoftar, from Ilam is scheduled to be executed on drug related charges within 3 days. His elderly parents have sit in front of the Head of Judiciary’s Office since 2 months ago and insist on their son’s innocence. They say the Supreme Leader’s representative has also asked the authorities to pardon him but it was rejected and he will be executed on Wednesday.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mehdi Pakgoftar, 34, from Fatemieh village of Ilam city is going to be executed on drug related charges in the Central Prison of Ilam on Wednesday. Continue reading “A Prisoner Scheduled to Be Executed Within 3 Days”

At Least 4 Prisoners Executed in Bandar Abbas Prison

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Bandar Abbas Central Prison

HRANA News Agency – At least four prisoners were hanged in Bandar Abbas prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on Wednesday, June 15, at least four inmates with unknown identities were executed by hanging at the central prison of Bandar Abbas. Continue reading “At Least 4 Prisoners Executed in Bandar Abbas Prison”

4 Arab Activists Sentenced to Long-Term Imprisonments

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Ethnic Minorities, Executions
Ali Obeidavi, Mahdi Moerbi, Mahdi Sayahi, Mohammad Halafi, Qais Obeidavi, Sajjad Balavi

HRANA News Agency – Ahwaz Revolutionary Court sentenced four defendants of the so-called “Hamidieh Case” to long term in prison and three other defendants to death. The sentences were upheld by the appeals court. According to informed sources defendants were between 20 and 25 years old when they were arrested.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), in 2015, there was an attack on police soldiers’ tent in Gombohe of Hamidieh city inspection by some people on “a motorcycle”. Following this incident, security forces arrested twenty suspects living in Hamidieh. Continue reading “4 Arab Activists Sentenced to Long-Term Imprisonments”

Destruction of a Park in Piranshahr Caused Residents’ Protest

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HRANA News Agency – Green Space of “Farhang Park” in the city of Piranshahr of Western Azerbaijan province in the wake of disputed claims of ownership of land was demolished on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Following this action the residents protested. So far, authorities have not given any explanation in this regard and it was supposed that citizens would continue their protest on the next days.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the green space of “Farhang Park” was demolished due to the failure of the city council of Piranshahr and lack of satisfaction of the landowner. Continue reading “Destruction of a Park in Piranshahr Caused Residents’ Protest”

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2 Prisoners Executed in Shiraz

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Adel Abad Prison in Shiraz, Hadi Shekasteh, Muslim Mahmoodzehi Khash

HRANA News Agency – Two prisoners on charges related to drug-related offenses, were executed in Adel Abad prison in Shiraz on May 24, 2016.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on May 24, 2016, two prisoners on charges related to drugs, were executed in Shiraz. Continue reading “2 Prisoners Executed in Shiraz”

At Least 5 Prisoners at the Risk of Retaliation Sentences of Eyes and Ears

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Mojtaba Yasavali

HRANA News Agency – The retaliation sentences of the eyes and ears of at least 5 prisoners including Mojtaba Yasavali in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj are ready for implementation. However, despite pressure from the judiciary, the medical community has resisted so far to execute these sentences.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the retaliation sentences of the eyes and ears of at least 5 prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj are ready for implementation. However, the medical community has not cooperated with the judicial authorities yet. Continue reading “At Least 5 Prisoners at the Risk of Retaliation Sentences of Eyes and Ears”

At Least 3 Prisoners Executed in Ghezelhesar Prison

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Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, Ruhollah Roshangar

HRANA News Agency – At least three prisoners who had been transferred from Karaj central prison on drug charges, were hanged in Ghezelhesar prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRAN), the death penalties of at least three prisoners with drug-related charges were executed in the prison of Ghezelhesar, in Karaj, on May 25. Continue reading “At Least 3 Prisoners Executed in Ghezelhesar Prison”

2 Prisoners Executed in Noshahr

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Ehsan Baei Lashki, Noshahr

HRANA News Agency – Two prisoners one of whom is said to have been a juvenile offender were hanged in Noshahr on May 31, 2016.

According to the report of the Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), two prisoners were hanged on charge of rape in Noshahr on May 31, 2016. Continue reading “2 Prisoners Executed in Noshahr”

11 Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison

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Asghar azizi, Farhad Bakhshayesh, Hossein Mohammadi, Iman Fatemipour, Javad Khorsandi, Khosro Robat Dasti, Masoud Raghedi, Mehdi Rajaee, Mohsen Agha Mohammadi, Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Eleven prisoners (all 22 to 25 years) were hanged in Rajai Shahr prison on charge of murder on May 25, 2016. One of the prisoners whose identity has been verified by the HRANA, was a juvenile offender and was 16 years old at the time of arrest.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), a group of 11 persons all from 22 to 25 years old in Rajai Shahr prison who had been transferred to the solitary confinements, were hanged on May 25, 2016. Continue reading “11 Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison”