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Two Prisoners Executed in Rudbar Prison

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Gilan province, Rudbar

The death sentences of two prisoners, previously convicted of murder in separate cases, were carried out in Rudbar Prison, Gilan province.

According to HRANA, quoting the Iran Human Rights Organization, the executed individuals were identified as Ali Akbar Gharib Sardoui and Hamed Basirat, both residents of Rudbar.

Reports state that Ali Akbar Gharib Sardoui was arrested on murder charges and later sentenced to death by the judiciary. His execution took place at dawn on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Rudbar Prison.

Similarly, the execution of Hamed Basirat was carried out at dawn on Monday, December 9, 2024. He had also been arrested in a separate murder case and sentenced to death by the judiciary.

As of the time of this report, neither prison authorities nor relevant officials have publicly announced these executions. In 2023, 66% of HRANA’s reports on executions lacked official announcements by judicial authorities and went unreported by media inside Iran, highlighting a troubling lack of transparency in due process.

Two Residents of Mahabad Arrested by Security Forces

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Abdollah Ghoveh, Mahabad, Salar Shams Borhan, مهاباد

On December 17, Salar Shams Borhan and Abdollah Ghoveh, residents of Mahabad, were arrested by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location, according to Kurdpa.

The arrests reportedly took place at their private residences without the presentation of judicial warrants.

These detentions come amid a wave of arrests in Mahabad, with several other residents also taken into custody in recent days.

As of now, no information has been released about the reasons for their arrests, their current whereabouts, or any charges filed against them.

Six Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj

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Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Karaj, Qezel Hesar Prison, قزل حصار

At dawn on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the death sentences of at least six prisoners were carried out in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

Among those executed, one had been convicted of murder, four were sentenced on drug-related charges, and one was condemned for “spreading corruption on Earth” by instilling fear among women and causing injuries.

The identities of the prisoners have been confirmed by HRANA as Hassan Ali Yousefi, Majid Jamshidi, Sohrab Ahmadipour, Abdolbari Pakouhi (an Afghan national), Farzad Nowruzi, and Rastgouyi Kondelaj.

According to reports, Yousefi, Jamshidi, Ahmadipour, and Pakouhi were arrested on drug-related charges and sentenced to death by Revolutionary Courts. Farzad Nowruzi received a death sentence from a Criminal Court for murder. Rastgouyi Kondelaj, the sixth prisoner executed, was sentenced to death for “spreading corruption on Earth.”

The Judiciary’s media center provided details on Kondelaj’s case, which began in late 2018. He used a motorcycle and concealed his face to approach women and girls from behind, attacking them with an awl—a sharp iron tool with a wooden handle typically used in leatherworking—before fleeing. These assaults injured 59 women and girls in Tehran.

Following his arrest, Kondelaj was charged with “spreading corruption on Earth by instilling fear among women and injuring them.” He was sentenced to execution and ordered to pay compensation to the victims.

As of this report, no official statements have been issued by the Judiciary’s media center, prison officials, or other authorities regarding the executions of the other five prisoners.

According to data gathered by the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj witnessed the highest number of executions in 2023, with Zahedan Prison following closely behind. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Latest Update on the Situation of Maryam Vahidifar in Evin Prison

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Evin Prison, HRANA, Maryam Vahidifar, Saeed Mohammadi Doraki, مریم وحیدی فر

Maryam Vahidifar, a 56-year-old prisoner, is currently serving a 17-month prison sentence in Evin Prison. She was sentenced by the Shahriar Revolutionary Court on security-related charges.

According to information obtained by HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, Ms. Vahidifar was arrested to serve her sentence and transferred to the women’s ward of Evin Prison on October 31, 2024.

A source close to Ms. Vahidifar’s family told HRANA, “Maryam’s arrest and sentencing were a result of her support for Saeed Mohammadi Doraki.”

Ms. Vahidifar was initially arrested by security forces in early winter last year and subsequently taken to Ward 209 of Evin Prison, the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility, for interrogation. She was later transferred to the women’s ward of Evin Prison on February 10, 2024.

After posting bail, she was temporarily released on March 1, 2024, before being re-arrested to serve her sentence.

Ghezel Hesar Prison: 3 Prisoners Transferred to Solitary Confinement for Execution

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Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Karaj

Today, December 17, three prisoners in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, who had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges, were transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for the execution of their sentences.

The transfer of these prisoners, sentenced to death for drug-related offenses, was carried out in preparation for their executions. Further details, including the identities of the prisoners, are under investigation by HRANA.

According to data gathered by the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj witnessed the highest number of executions in 2023, with Zahedan Prison following closely behind. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

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Follow-up Report: Number of Detainees from Sunday in Mahabad Rises to 11

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Aram Mabzooleh, Ayoub Rasouli, Ghader Kharamanfar, Jalal Sadafi, Kamal Masoudi, Mahabad, Othman Jahanifar, Rahman Dana, Ribvar Rasouli, Siamand Seyed-Ahmadi, Yousef Ghal, Zaniar Seyed-Ahmadi

With the identification of four additional citizens named Othman Jahanifar, Ayoub Rasouli, Ribvar Rasouli, and Rahman Dana, the number of individuals arrested by security forces in Mahabad on Sunday, December 15, has increased to at least 11.

Other detainees from that day include Siamand Seyed-Ahmadi, Kamal Masoudi, Jalal Sadafi, Ghader Kharamanfar, Yousef Ghal, Aram Mabzooleh, and Zaniar Seyed-Ahmadi. Siamand Seyed-Ahmadi was released a few hours after his arrest.

The arrests were carried out by security forces without presenting judicial warrants and involved searches of the detainees’ homes. Following their detention, the individuals were transferred to a security detention facility in Urmia.

As of now, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for the arrests or the charges brought against these citizens.

Prisoner Executed in Nahavand Prison

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Ali Morad Dehghani, Hamadan, HRANA, Nahavand, Nahavand Prison

At dawn on December 15, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Nahavand Prison, located in Hamedan Province.

The identity of the prisoner has been confirmed by HRANA as Ali Morad Dehghani. He had been arrested on charges of murder and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not publicly announced the execution.

According to latest HRANA’s annual report over between October 10, 2023, and October 8, 2024, at least 811 individuals were executed by hanging in Iran, rising to 23.06% compared to the same period last year. Of these executions, four were carried out in public. Many of the defendants were denied a fair trial.

Four Citizens Arrested by Security Forces in Mahabad

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Ghader Kharamanfar, Jalal Sadafi, Kamal Masoudi, Mahabad, Siamand Seyed-Ahmadi

Yesterday, December 15, Siamand Seyed-Ahmadi, Kamal Masoudi, Jalal Sadafi, and Ghader Kharamanfar, residents of Mahabad, were arrested by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location.

The identities of the detainees have been confirmed as Siamand Seyed-Ahmadi, Kamal Masoudi, Jalal Sadafi, and Ghader Kharamanfar.

It is also worth noting that earlier today, three other residents of Mahabad—Yousef Ghal, Aram Mabzooleh, and Zaniar Seyed-Ahmadi—were arrested as well.

As of now, no information has been made available regarding the reasons for the arrests, the detainees’ whereabouts, or the charges against them.

Nima Radmanesh and Hossein Esmaeilzadeh Arrested in Tabriz

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Hossein Esmaeilzadeh, Nima Radmanesh, Tabriz

Yesterday, December 16, Nima Radmanesh and Hossein Esmaeilzadeh, two residents of Tabriz, were arrested by security forces in the city and taken to an undisclosed location.

Based on information received by HRANA, the arrests of Mr. Radmanesh and Mr. Esmaeilzadeh took place separately yesterday at their family homes in Tabriz.

As of the time of this report, no information is available about the reasons for their arrests, their current whereabouts, or the charges against them.

Nima Radmanesh, 21, has a history of prior judicial encounters and arrests.

A Woman and 10 Men Executed in Zahedan and Yazd Prisons

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Citizen executed, Yazd Prison, Zahedan Prison

Yesterday, December 15, the death sentences of 11 prisoners, including a woman, were carried out in the prisons of Zahedan and Yazd. The individuals had previously been convicted on separate charges related to drug offenses and murder.

According to HRANA, quoting Haal Vsh, four prisoners were executed early Sunday morning, December 15, 2024, in Zahedan Prison.

The identities of the executed in Zahedan are as follows:

  • Mohammad-Vazir Roudini, 45, married, father of four, from Zahedan.
  • Alireza Galebacheh, 37, married, father of three, from Zabol.
  • Elias Tardast (Shahoozahi), 22, known as “Elia,” from Zahedan.
  • Yaghoub Barahooie Moghadam, married, from the village of Sefidabeh in Nimrouz County.

These individuals had been arrested in recent years in various cities on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by judicial authorities.

In addition, Haal-Vash reported the execution of seven prisoners, including a woman, in Yazd Prison.

The identities of six of the men executed in Yazd are as follows:

  • Mohammad-Ali Kharkouhi (Barahooie), 36, married.
  • Reza Kharkouhi (Barahooie), 43, married, father of four, and the brother of Mohammad-Ali, both from Zahedan.
  • Salah Rahimi, approximately 37, from Sanandaj.
  • Abdolbaset Tootazahi, 38, father of two, from a village in Nosratabad, Zahedan.
  • Abdolnaser Tootazahi, 38, father of eight, from a village in Nosratabad, Zahedan.
  • Ne’matollah Tootazahi, 33, from Zahedan.

The identity of the seventh individual, a woman executed on murder charges, has not been disclosed. The six other prisoners in Yazd were convicted on drug-related charges.

According to latest HRANA’s annual report over between October 10, 2023, and October 8, 2024, at least 811 individuals were executed by hanging in Iran, rising to 23.06% compared to the same period last year. Of these executions, four were carried out in public. Many of the defendants were denied a fair trial.