January 2026 Protests: Hamid Kazemi and Hassan Divand Sentenced to Death

Posted on November 6, 2026 by . .

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January 2026 Protests: Hamid Kazemi and Hassan Divand Sentenced to Death

HRANA – Hamid Kazemi and Hassan Divand, two individuals arrested during the January 2026 protests who are currently held in Karaj Central Prison, have been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Karaj.

According to HRANA, the Revolutionary Court has sentenced Hamid Kazemi and Hassan Divand, two protesters held in Karaj Central Prison, to death.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, the two men were sentenced to death by Branch 2 of the Karaj Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Sabzevari, in a case related to the January 2026 protests. The sentences were issued on the charge of “operational action,” with the court citing provisions concerning the intensification of punishments under the Islamic Penal Code.

Hamid Kazemi and Hassan Divand were arrested by security forces during the nationwide protests last winter and subsequently transferred to Karaj Central Prison.

HRANA’s investigation into the specific allegations against the two men and the latest developments in their legal cases remains ongoing.

Background of the January 2026 Protests

Protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and within two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the largest protest movements of recent years. Following the crackdown by security and law enforcement forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security agencies. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” documenting the first fifty days following the outbreak of Iran’s nationwide protests.