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Mahmoud Sadeghi Attempts Suicide in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Mahmoud Sadeghi, a political prisoner held in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, attempted suicide by cutting his wrist. After receiving medical treatment, he was punitively placed alongside inmates convicted of violent crimes, disregarding the principle of separating prisoners based on the nature of their offenses.

A source close to Sadeghi’s family told HRANA: “Mr. Sadeghi recently attempted suicide by cutting his wrist due to the harsh conditions in solitary confinement in the Education Ward. After receiving treatment, he was punitively transferred to one of the solitary cells in the Ershad Ward. Following his protest against the poor conditions there, he was moved, handcuffed and shackled by Mr. Shirvani, an Ershad Ward officer, to the area where prisoners convicted of violent crimes are held.”

The source added, “On the orders of the Ershad Ward officer in Adelabad Prison, this prisoner was beaten by inmates convicted of violent crimes.”

Mahmoud Sadeghi, a political prisoner, had previously been sentenced to imprisonment by the Revolutionary Court.

Eight Prisoners Executed in Yazd and Adelabad Prisons

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Abdolraouf Shah-Bakhsh, Adelabad Prison, Ali Salimi, bdolrahman Damani, Heydar Arab, Yazd Prison, Yousef Kazemzadeh

Eight prisoners, previously sentenced to death for murder and drug-related charges, were executed  in Yazd and Adelabad prisons in Shiraz.

Haal Vsh reported that on Monday, August 19, 2024, five prisoners were executed in Yazd Prison. The identities of two of these prisoners, who were sentenced to death in a joint case for drug-related charges, have been reported as “Abdolrahman Damani (Gorgij), 34 years old, married, father of two, and Abdolraouf Shah-Bakhsh (Dahmardeh), 33 years old, married, father of two, both from Zahedan.”
According to the report, another prisoner was executed for drug-related charges, one Afghan national for murder, and one more prisoner for an unspecified charge.

A source familiar with the case stated: “Abdolrahman and Abdolraouf were arrested in a joint case in 2022 at the Khatam checkpoint in Yazd and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.”

Iran Human Rights Organization reporedted execution of three prisoners, previously convicted on drug-related and murder charges, win Adelabad Prison, Shiraz, on August 17.

The identities of these prisoners have been reported as “Heydar Arab, Yousef Kazemzadeh, and Ali Salimi.”

According to the report, “Salimi and Kazemzadeh were transferred from Pir-bano Prison in Shiraz to solitary confinement in Adelabad Prison for the execution. Salimi was arrested about two years ago on charges of transporting over 100 kilograms of heroin. Kazemzadeh was also arrested about four years ago on drug-related charges.”

The report adds: “Heydar Arab, the other executed prisoner, was arrested three years ago for committing murder during a street fight and was later sentenced to death by the judiciary.”

As of the time this report was prepared, the executions have not been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant institutions.

According to the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran, in 2023, at least 767 citizens, including 21 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the executions of 7 individuals were carried out in public. Additionally, during this period, 172 others were sentenced to death, with 5 of them sentenced to public execution. It is worth noting that during the same period, the initial death sentences of 49 other individuals were also upheld by the Supreme Court.

Three Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison for Drug Offenses

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Adelabad Prison, Bandar-Abbas, Javad Amiri, Naghai Ghorbani, Reza Rostami, Shiraz

On Saturday, August 3, 2024, the execution of three prisoners, previously sentenced to death on separate drug-related charges, was carried out in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz.

The identities of these prisoners have been reported as Javad Amiri, 35, Naghai Ghorbani, approximately 40, both from Bandar Abbas, and Reza (Hamid) Rostami, 32, from Shiraz.

According to a source, Javad Amiri and Naghai Ghorbani were arrested about three years ago in Shiraz on a joint case involving drug trafficking and were sentenced to death. Reza Rostami was also arrested about four years ago on drug trafficking charges and sentenced to death.

According to this report, these prisoners were transferred from Pirbano Prison, Shiraz, to Adelabad Prison in the same city a few days before their execution.

As of the time of this report, the execution of these prisoners has not been announced by prison officials or responsible authorities.

The reports from the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists for the year 2023 reveal a concerning prevalence of executions for drug offenses in Iran, constituting 56.4% of the total executions. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Four Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Hamed Shekasteh, Mahmoudinia, Mansour Tavakoli, Mohsen Ostovari, Shiraz

At dawn on Saturday, July 20th, the execution of four prisoners, including a woman, who had previously been sentenced to death in separate cases on charges of murder and rape, was carried out in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, as reported by Iran Human Rights Organization.

The identities of the prisoners, Mansour Tavakoli and Hamed Shekasteh, both 40 years old, Mohsen Ostovari, and the woman executed with them, (first name unknown) Mahmoudinia, have been reported.

According to the report, Mr. Tavakoli and Mr. Shekasteh were arrested and sentenced to death about three years ago on charges of premeditated murder. Ostovari was sentenced to death on charges of rape.

The report states that Ms. Mahmoudinia was sentenced to death for the murder of her husband, whom she had been forcibly married to.

As of the time of this report, the execution of these four prisoners has not been announced by prison officials and responsible authorities.

According to data compiled by HRANA, Adelabad Prison carried out 49 executions, ranking five among prisons across Iran. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

 

Execution of Two Afghan Nationals for Drug Offenses in Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Afghan nationals, Afzal-Allah Bakhsh, Ali-Allah Bakhsh, Shiraz

On Sunday, June 30, two Afghan nationals who had previously been sentenced to death for drug-related offenses were executed in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, as reported by Iran Human Rights Organization.

Their identities have been reported as “Ali-Allah Bakhsh and Afzal-Allah Bakhsh, both Afghan nationals.”

The report states that Ali and Afzal were related. They were arrested in Shiraz three years ago on charges related to drug offenses and subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary.

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.

According to data compiled by HRANA, in 2023, Adelabad Prison carried out 49 executions, ranking five among prisons across Iran. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

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Report on the Latest Situation of Workers’ Rights Advocate Mohammad Davari in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Mohammad Davari, a workers’ rights advocate is serving his sentence in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz. In a violation of prisoners’ rights, he has recently been denied access to phone calls to his family starting from Sunday, June 16.

A source close to Davari’s family confirmed this news to HRANA, saying: “Mr. Davari was transferred from solitary confinement to the judicial suite of Adelabad Prison, Shiraz today. At the same time, by the order of the prison supervising judge, he has been denied the ability to make phone calls to his family.”

Davari went on a hunger strike on June 8 in protest of his relocation to solitary confinement as a punitive measure.

Davari began serving his sentence on May 15 this year in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz.

Earlier in November of 2023, he was sentenced by Branch 1 of the Shiraz Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Seyed Mahmoud Sadati, to three years of imprisonment for the charge of “insulting the Supreme Leader of Iran”, a ban on leaving the country with passport cancellation, a ban on online activities, and mandatory residence in Bardsir, Kerman for two years. Additionally, for the charge of propaganda against the regime in favor of anti-regime groups, he was sentenced to one year and six months of imprisonment.

Under Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, the most severe punishment from multiple charges, which is three years of imprisonment, will be enforceable for him.

A source close to the Davari family told HRANA about the details of the court process: “The court did not cite any examples regarding the charge of “insulting the Supreme Leader of Iran” against the defendant. Furthermore, another part of his case concerning the charge of “disseminating falsehoods” is under review in the Shiraz Criminal Court.”

The hearing on Mohammad Davari’s charges was held in absentia on November 19, 2023, in this judicial body.

Mohammad Davari, aged around 30, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Azad University of Yasuj and is a Political Science undergraduate student at Golestan University of Shiraz. He has a history of arrest and conviction due to his activities.

 

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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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.