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Ribwar Charakdari Imprisoned in Oshnavieh Prison

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Freedom of Expression, News

On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Ribwar Charakdari was imprisoned in Oshnavieh Prison for sentencing.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kurdpa, on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Charakdari was imprisoned in Oshnavieh Prison to serve a two years sentence.

On August 2, 2021, along with five others, Charakdari was arrested by security forces with five other individuals. On August 25, 2021, he was released on bail until the end of the legal proceeding.

On March 27, 2022, the Revolutionary Court of Oshnavieh sentenced Charakdari to one year in prison on the charge of “membership and collaboration with political opposition parties.” This verdict was later reduced to nine months.

At Least Ten Inmates Executed in Rajai-Shahr, Zahedan and Mashhad Prisons.

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Abdollah Barahooie, Ali Montazeri, Ali Nosrati, Gholamhossein Zeynali, Mashhad Prison, moharebeh, Rajai Shahr Prison, Vahid Mian-Abadi, Zahedan Prison

In recent days, at least ten inmates were executed in Rajai-Shahr, Zahedan and Mashhad Prisons.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on Wednesday, May 26, 2022, at least eight inmates were executed in Rajai-Shahr Prison.

Four of these prisoners were identified as Abbas Bitarafan, Ali Nosrati and Gholamhossein Zeynali from the ward known as Darol-Quran in Rajai-Shahr Prison. They were charged with “enmity against God” otherwise known as moharebeh. Iran Human Rights Organization has identified two other prisoners as Ali Montazeri and Vahid Mian-Abadi.

Additionally, Rasank News reported the execution of an inmate identified as Abdollah Barahooie in Zahedan Central Prison last Saturday. He was convicted of drug-related crimes.

Lastly, according to Rokna News, on May 22, an inmate identified as Elias Q, age 26, was executed in Mashhad Prison. On October 10, 2018, he hit a man with his car which led to his death. After a few hours, he turned himself in.

The most recent report from the Statistics and Publication Center of the Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA) states that between January 1 of 2021 and December 20 of 2021, at least 299 citizens, including four juvenile offenders, were executed. In addition, 85 citizens were sentenced to death in this period.

As the report points out, Iran’s judicial authorities do not publicly announce over 88% of executions. These unreported executions are known as “secret executions” by human rights organizations.

Female Inmate Executed in Qarchak Prison

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Execution in Iran, Ladan Molla-Saeedi, Qarchak Prison

On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, a female inmate who was convicted of murder was executed in Qarchak Prison in Varamin City.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, a female inmate identified as Ladan Molla-Saeedi was executed. She was taken to solitary confinement prior to the execution.

Molla-Saeedi had been taken to solitary confinement last month as well, but her execution was delayed after she received a moratorium from the victim’s family.

The most recent report from the Statistics and Publication Center of the Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA) states that between January 1 of 2021 and December 20 of 2021, at least 299 citizens, including four juvenile offenders, were executed. In addition, 85 citizens were sentenced to death in this period. 

Baha’i Citizen Amin Zolfaghari Imprisoned in Yazd Prison 

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News, Religious Minorities
Amin Zolfaghari, Baha'i citizen, Hiwa Mehdi-Abadi, Mahbooneh Misaghian, Mitra Amir-Abadi, Yazd, Yazd Prison

On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, Baha’i citizen Amin Zolfaghari was transferred to Yazd Prison to serve his eight-months sentence. Earlier, Branch 2 of the Revolutionary Court of Yazd had sentenced Zolfaghari to three years and four months term. On Appeal, this sentence was reduced to 8 months.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, Baha’i citizen Amin Zolfaghari was sent to Yazd Prison to serve his sentence.

On May 21, 2020, the Ministry of Intelligence agents arrested Zolfaghari at his house in Yazd and transferred him to prison. On June 23, 2020, he was released on bail.  

Subsequently, Branch 2 of the Revolutionary Court of Yazd sentenced Zolfaghari and three other defendants, Mitra Amir-Abadi, Hiwa Mehdi-Abadi and Mahbooneh Misaghian, to 2 years and eight months in prison on the charge of “membership in anti-regime groups” and eight months on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.”

The sentences against all four defendants were reduced to eight months during the appeal process.

The deprivation of the freedom to practice their religion is a breach of Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The United Nations covenant holds that every person has the right to freedom of religion, freedom of converting religion, as well as freedom of expression, individually or collectively; openly or secretly.

Yousef Amini Imprisoned in Oshnavieh Prison 

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Freedom of Expression, News
Oshnavieh Prison, Yousef Amini

On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, Yousef Amini, was imprisoned in Oshnavieh for sentencing.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kurdpa, Yousef Amini was imprisoned to serve his two years sentence.

Earlier, on March 27, 2022, the Revolutionary Court of Oshnavieh sentenced Amini to two years in prison on the charge of “collaboration with political opposition parties.”

On January 24, 2022, the security forces arrested and transferred Amini to a detention center in Oshnavieh. His trial was held on February 26, 2022.

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Gilaki Civil Rights Activist Peyman Sokooti Arrested

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Gilaki Civil Rights Activist, Peyman Sokooti

On Monday, May 23, 2022, security forces arrested Gilaki civil rights activist Peyman Sokooti. The agents searched his house and confiscated some of his personal belongings including his cell phone and laptop.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, On Monday, May 23, 2022, Gilaki civil activist Peyman Sokooti was arrested in Kuchesfahan City in Gilan Province.

The reason for his arrest and his whereabouts are still unknown.

Activist Zartosht Ahmadi Ragheb Sentenced to One Year Imprisonment

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Iranian civil rights activist, the Greater Tehran Central Penitentiary, Zartosht Ahmadi Ragheb

Branch 2 of the Revolutionary Court of Shahriar sentenced civil rights activist Zartosht Ahmadi Ragheb to one year imprisonment. Ahmadi Ragheb is currently detained in The Greater Tehran Central Penitentiary.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, in a trial in absentia, activist Zartosht Ahmadi Ragheb was sentenced to one year in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.”

Mr Ahmadi Ragheb has faced another lawsuit brought by the Ferdosiye City Municipality and the cleric Rasoul Sharifian. On October 3, 2020,  Branch 28 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court held the first court session”. During the trial, Ragheb signing a petition to ask the Supreme Leader Khamenei to step down was presented as evidence to support the charge of “propaganda against the regime”.

On February 21, security forces arrested Ragheb at his home. He was held for ten days in Evin Prison and then transferred to The Greater Tehran Central Penitentiary where he has been detained.

Ragheb is a firefighter who was fired after 17 years for his civic activities. 

Three Inmates Executed in Minab and Shirvan Prisons

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Abbas Kamali, Execution, Minab Prison, Mohammad Morad Fazeli, Mohammad Sorkhroo

On Monday, May 23, 2022, the execution of two inmates who were convicted of drug-related crimes was carried out in Minab Prison. On May 22, 2022, an inmate who was convicted of murder was also executed in Shirvan Prison.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Rasank News, on Monday, May 23, 2022, two inmates identified as Mohammad Sorkhroo and Abbas Kamali were executed in Minab Prison in Hormozgan Province.

In 2017, the two inmates were arrested and convicted of drug-related crimes. . 

Baloch Activists Campaign reported that in Minab Prison in North Khorasan Province, another inmate identified as Mosaddeq Malahi was also executed.

Iran Human Rights Organization reported the execution of another inmate identified as Mohammad Morad Fazeli, age 37, in Shirvan Prison on Sunday, May 22, 2022. 

These executions have not been reported by official sources and media outlets inside Iran so far.

The most recent report from the Statistics and Publication Center of the Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA) states that between January 1 of 2021 and December 20 of 2021, at least 299 citizens, including four juvenile offenders, were executed. In addition, 85 citizens were sentenced to death in this period.

As the report points out, Iran’s judicial authorities do not publicly announce over 88% of executions. These unreported executions are known as “secret executions” by human rights organizations.

 

Baha’i Citizen Saeedeh Khozui Released on Bail after 43 Days of Detention 

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Araslan Yazdani, Baha'i citizen, Baha'i faith, Saeedeh Khozui

On Tuesday, Baha’i citizen Saeedeh Khozui was released on bail temporarily until the end of legal proceedings. She was held in Evin Prison for 43 days.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on Tuesday morning, Baha’i citizen Saeedeh Khozui was released on a 2 billion tomans bail. She had been arrested on April 11, 2022.

Saeedeh Khozui is the mother of Arsalan Yazdani who was also arrested in Tehran on September 1, 2021, and transferred to a detention center in Evin Prison. On September 30, 2021, security forces searched his house and confiscated some of Mr. Yazdani’s belongings including his laptop, other electronic devices and documents. Subsequently, Arsalan Yazdani was released on bail on October 17, 2021.

According to unofficial sources, it is estimated that more than 300,000 Baha’is live in Iran, but the Iranian constitution recognizes only Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism. Because their faith is not considered legitimate by authorities, the rights of Baha’is in Iran have been systematically violated for years.

The deprivation of the freedom to practice their religion is a breach of Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The United Nations covenant holds that every person has the right to freedom of religion, freedom of converting religion, as well as freedom of expression, individually or collectively; openly or secretly.

Five Inmates Executed in Different Prisons 

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Abdolbari Rigi, Adel-Abad Prison, Ahmad Gashul, Ayat Ghasemi Delfani, Central Karaj Prison, Dastgerd Prison of Isfahan, drug-related executions, iran executions, Minab, Mosaddeq Malahi, Zanjan Prison

In recent days, five inmates were executed in Minab, Dastgerd, Adel-Abad, Zanjan and Central Karaj Prisons.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Iran Human Rights Organization, on Thursday, May 19, 2022, an inmate identified as Ahmad Gashul, 21, was executed in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

In November of 2019, Gashul’s assistance in escaping two prisoners led to the death of a prison guard. 

On Wednesday, May 18, in Central Prison of Karaj, an inmate identified as Ayat Ghasemi Delfani was also executed for murder and drug-related crimes. 

According to an informed source, the murder case was about killing a fellow inmate in prison and drug-related crimes.

Additionally, Haal Vsh News reported the execution of an inmate identified as Abdolbari Rigi, 32, in Adel-Abad prison in Shiraz on May 22, 2022.

In 2019, Rigi was arrested for smuggling drugs and subsequently was sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Shiraz. Reportedly, the prison officials did not inform his family about his execution in advance.

 Also, on May 23, 2022, Baloch Activists Campaign reported the execution of an inmate in Minab prison. The inmate, identified as Mosaddeq Malahi, was arrested in 2018 for drug-related crimes. This inmate was also executed without informing his family in advance and was denied the last family visitation.

These executions have not been reported by official sources and media outlets inside Iran so far.

Lastly, according to Rokna News, an inmate who was convicted of killing two park rangers last year was executed in Zanjan prison today.

The most recent report from the Statistics and Publication Center of the Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA) states that between January 1 of 2021 and December 20 of 2021, at least 299 citizens, including four juvenile offenders, were executed. In addition, 85 citizens were sentenced to death in this period.

As the report points out, Iran’s judicial authorities do not publicly announce over 88% of executions. These unreported executions are known as “secret executions” by human rights organizations.