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Appellate Court Confirms Sentences for Three Baha’i Women in Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Bahraeh Ghaderi, HRANA, Roksana Vojdani, Sahar Mohebpour, Setareh Ta'ami, Shiraz

The Appellate Court of Fars Province has confirmed the five-year sentences and additional penalties for three Baha’i residents of Shiraz, Sahar Mohebpour, Roksana Vojdani, and Setareh Taami.

A source close to the families of the women informed HRANA that on June 5, Branch 37 of the Appellate Court, led by Judge Kamran Zareh, upheld the convictions. The charges include “assembly and collusion against national security” and “propaganda against the regime.” The women are sentenced to five years of house arrest, during which they must wear ankle monitors and are restricted to a 1-kilometer radius around their homes. Furthermore, they face a 15-year ban on social services, a two-year travel ban, and a two-year restriction on online activities.

In September 2023, the Ministry of Intelligence arrested these women along with another Baha’i woman, Bahraeh Ghaderi, in Shiraz. They were subsequently released on bail from Adelabad Prison, pending the outcome of their legal proceedings.

Baha’is are subjected to violations of their religious rights, comprising 82% of reports on infringements against religious minorities, according to HRA’s 2023 annual report.

The Baha’i faith is not recognized as a legitimate religion by Iranian authorities, leading to systematic and longstanding violations of the rights of Baha’is in the country. This includes the denial of their fundamental right to practice their religion, which constitutes a clear breach of both 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.

Three Inmates Executed in Shiraz’s Adelabad Prison

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Adelabad Prison, Mohammad-Saeed Zohrabi, Shiraz

Three inmates convicted of drug offenses were executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz, on June 1, according to the Iran Human Rights Organization.

The executed inmates have been identified as Mohammad-Saeed Zohrabi, Hassan Nematollahi, and 30-year-old Mahmoud Ghaedi.

Zohrabi and Nematollahi were reportedly sentenced to death for smuggling 80 kilos of drugs in the same legal case two years ago. Ghaedi was convicted of murder three years ago.

According to the report, on May 30, three other inmates were moved to solitary confinement in this prison awaiting their execution, but for unknown reasons, the executions were postponed. The Iran Human Rights Organization has identified one of these death-row inmates as Aref Rasouli, who was sentenced to death for a crime committed when he was underage.

No official sources or domestic media outlets within the country have provided coverage of these executions at the time of writing. 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.

In 2023, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran registered the execution of 767 individuals. Out of these, 7 were carried out in public. Among the executed individuals whose genders were identified, 21 were female. Additionally, 2 juvenile offenders, defined as individuals under the age of 18 at the time of their alleged crimes, were also executed. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s annual report.

Four Prisoners Executed at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Mojtaba Jooyandeh, Mostafa Aghayi, Nader Ghorbani, Shiraz

On May 19, 2023, four prisoners were executed at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz for drug-related offenses and murder in unrelated cases.

According to the Iran Human Rights Organization, the executed individuals included Mojtaba Jooyandeh, approximately 40 years old, Mostafa Aghayi, 35 years old, and Nader Ghorbani, 28 years old. The fourth individual, an unidentified Afghan national, was also executed.

Approximately three to four years ago, Jooyandeh and Aghayi received death sentences for murder, whereas Ghorbani and the Afghan national were sentenced for drug offenses. Before the execution, the prisoners had been transferred from Pirbanoo Prison to Adelabad.

As of this report, no official sources or domestic media within the country have reported on these executions.

In 2023, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran registered the execution of 767 individuals. Out of these, 7 were carried out in public. Among the executed individuals whose genders were identified, 21 were female. Additionally, 2 juvenile offenders, defined as individuals under the age of 18 at the time of their alleged crimes, were also executed. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s annual report.

Workers’ Rights Advocate Mohammad Davari Imprisoned to Serve Sentence

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Adelabad Prison, Mahmood Sadati, Mohammad Davari, Shiraz Revolutionary Court, محمد داوری

On May 14, 2024, workers’ rights advocate Mohammad Davari was imprisoned in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz to begin serving his four-year, six-month sentence. Three years of this term are enforceable.

A source close to Davari’s family confirmed to HRANA his incarceration in Adelabad Prison.

In November of last year, the Shiraz Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Mahmood Sadati, sentenced Davari to three years in prison, a two-year prohibition from leaving the country, a ban on social media activities, and a two-year mandatory residence in Bardsir County for “insulting the Supreme Leader of Iran.” Additionally, Davari received a one-year and six-month sentence for “propaganda against the regime in favor of anti-regime groups.”

According to Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, which stipulates that in cases of multiple charges, the harshest punishment shall be enforced, Davari will serve three years in prison.

Earlier, a source informed HRANA that the court did not cite any specific action as the basis for the aforementioned charges. According to this source, Davari also faces a charge of “disseminating false information” from the Shiraz Criminal Court.

Notably, Mohammad Davari has a history of prior arrests and convictions stemming from his activism. He is a civil engineering graduate from Yasuj University and a political science Master’s student from Shiraz Payam Noor University.

Ten Inmates Executed in Shiraz, Isfahan, Qaen, Kahnuj

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Adelabad Prison, Dastgerd Prison, Din-Mohammad Mirakhani, Hossein Tavana Kodiani, Isfahan, Kahnuj Prison, Mehdi Bamari, Qaen Prison, Reza Masroor, Taleb Akbari

In recent days, ten inmates were executed in various prisons across Iran, including Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan, Qaen Prison, and Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, as well as Kahnuj Prison.

The Iran Human Rights Organization reported the execution of three inmates convicted of murder in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz, on April 21. The executed individuals were identified as Hossein Tavana Kodiani, 49; Taleb Akbari, 43; and Reza Masroor, 43, a father of two.

The first inmate had committed murder four years ago. The second individual was involved in a murder during a fight, while the third, a farmer, committed murder in a dispute over farm water.

According to Haal Vsh, on April 28, 2024, three inmates were executed for drug offenses in Qaen Prison, located in South Khorasan province. Two of the inmates were identified as Mohsen Karami (Rakhshani), 27, and Brahui (first name unknown). Karami was arrested for drug offenses four years ago. A source cited in the report mentioned that these inmates did not have a final visit with their families before their execution.

Haal Vsh also reported the execution of three inmates in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, on April 29. One of the individuals was identified as Din-Mohammad Mirakhani, a resident of Iranshahr. All three were convicted of drug offenses.

Lastly, the Baloch Activists Campaign reported the execution of Mehdi Bamari, aged 24, in Kahnuj Prison in Kerman Province. He had been convicted of murder two years ago and was executed on the same day as the other inmates.

No official sources or domestic media outlets within the country have provided coverage of these executions at the time of writing. 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.

In 2023, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran registered the execution of 767 individuals. Out of these, 7 were carried out in public. Among the executed individuals whose genders were identified, 21 were female. Additionally, 2 juvenile offenders, defined as individuals under the age of 18 at the time of their alleged crimes, were also executed. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s annual report.

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Latest Developments on Baha’i Citizen Mina Karami’s Legal Situation

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Adelabad Prison, Bahais, Mina Karami, Seyed Mahmood Sadati, Shiraz, مینا کرمی

Baha’i citizen Mina Karami continues to serve her five-year prison term in Adelabad prison after the Appellate Court of Fars Province, influenced by the Ministry of Intelligence, recently rejected her request to complete her sentence outside prison with a monitoring ankle device.

A source close to Karami’s family has confirmed to HRANA the repeated denials of Karami’s release requests. Additionally, the Supreme Court rejected her plea for a retrial.

On April 13, 2021, security forces raided Karami’s residence, conducted a search, and subsequently summoned and interrogated her at the Ministry of Intelligence detention facility known as House No. 100. She was later released on bail.

In August-September 2022, the Revolutionary Court of Shiraz, presided over by Seyed-Mahmood Sadati, found Karami guilty of “engaging in education and propaganda activities against Islamic Sharia,” resulting in a five-year imprisonment, a fine, social restrictions for ten years, and a two-year ban from leaving the country. This verdict was upheld on appeal.

On February 13, 2024, security forces arrested her in Shiraz and transferred her to Adelabad Prison to commence serving her sentence.

Execution of Inmate Alireza Marzban in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Alireza Marzban, Shiraz

Adelabad Prison officials in Shiraz executed Alireza Marzban, a 27-year-old resident of Shiraz, on April 7, 2024, as reported by the Iran Human Rights Organization.

Marzban had been convicted of murder stemming from a group altercation three years prior. The execution took place without a final family visit.

No official sources or domestic media outlets within the country have provided coverage of this execution at the time of writing. 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.

According to HRANA’s data, Adelabad Prison ranks fifth among Iranian prisons in the number of executions, having carried out 49. For a detailed analysis of execution statistics in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Execution of Two Inmates in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Mostafa Jamil Samadi, Shiraz

On March 4, 2024, Adelabad Prison officials in Shiraz carried out the execution of two inmates, according to the Iran Human Rights Organization.

The individuals executed were Mostafa Jamil Samadi, 40 years old, and an Afghan national known by the first name Iman. Mostafa Jamil Samadi faced execution for drug-related crimes, while Iman was convicted of murder.

No official sources or domestic media outlets within the country have provided coverage of these executions at the time of writing. The lack of official information raises concerns about transparency and accountability in the execution process.

In 2023, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran registered the execution of  746 individuals. Out of these, 6 were carried out in public. Among the executed individuals whose genders were identified, 597 were male and 20 were female. Additionally, 2 juvenile offenders, defined as individuals under the age of 18 at the time of their alleged crimes, were also executed. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s annual report.

 

Prolonged Detention of Political Defendant Saber Balandeh Reaches 120 Days

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Adelabad Prison, cyrus the great day, Nezam Prison, Saber Balandeh

Saber Balandeh has been held in Adelabad prison for over 120 days, facing charges of ‘spreading propaganda against the regime,’ ‘blasphemy,’ and ‘insulting the prophet of Islam,’ according to a source close to his family as reported by HRANA.

During his detention, Balandeh spent 18 days in a psychiatric hospital in Shiraz, indicating a decline in his mental health. Following a transfer from Adelabad Prison to Nezam Prison, complications arose due to his use of nerve medications, necessitating his return to Adelabad Prison.

The source expressed concern over the worsening mental instability of Balandeh after his hospitalization. The incident unfolded when Balandeh, hailing from northern Iran, was arrested by security forces during his trip to Shiraz on October 29, 2023, coinciding with Cyrus the Great Day.

Executions of Three Inmates for Drug Offenses and Murder in Shiraz Prisons

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Adelabad Prison, Fazel Shafiei, Morteza Nadimi, Pir-bano Prison, Shiraz

On January 24, 2024, three inmates were executed for drug offenses and murder in Adelabad and Pir-bano Prisons in Shiraz, according to Iran Human Rights Organization.

The executed individuals include Fazel Shafiei, 40, and Morteza Nadimi, 35, both identified as having been executed in Adelabad Prison. They were convicted of drug offenses four and two years ago, respectively. The third inmate, convicted of murder five years ago, was executed in Pir-Bano Prisons.

As of the time of writing, no official sources or domestic media outlets within the country have provided coverage of these executions. The absence of official information raises concerns about transparency and accountability in the execution process.

In 2023, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran registered the execution of  746 individuals. Out of these, 6 were carried out in public. Among the executed individuals whose genders were identified, 597 were male and 20 were female. Additionally, 2 juvenile offenders, defined as individuals under the age of 18 at the time of their alleged crimes, were also executed. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s annual report.