Tag: Haal Vsh

Fatal Shooting: Military Fires on Fuel Carriers in Sistan and Baluchestan

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Haal Vsh, Hamidollah Brahui, Mirjaveh, Sukhtbar

On March 21, 2024, a tragic incident unfolded in Mirjaveh County, Sistan and Baluchestan province, as military forces fired upon a fuel-carrying vehicle, leaving one dead and three injured, according to Haal Vsh.

The victim, identified as Hamidollah Brahui (Koohi-Zahi), aged 25, lost his life in the incident, while the identities of the three injured individuals remain undisclosed.

Eyewitnesses report that the military forces initiated gunfire abruptly, without issuing any prior warning.

This distressing event echoes a concerning trend highlighted in HRA’s annual report, which revealed that in 2023 alone, 37 fuel carriers (Sukhtbar) lost their lives in incidents involving military forces.

Milad Rigi Arrested by Security Forces in Khash

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Haal Vsh, Khash, Milad Rigi, Milad Rigi Tanha, میلاد ریگی

On March 19, 2024, Milad Rigi Tanha was apprehended by security forces in Khash and subsequently moved to an undisclosed location, as reported by Haal Vsh.

The 20-year-old resident of Khash was allegedly taken into custody by plainclothes officers without the presentation of any arrest warrant. Currently, the grounds for his arrest and the charges levied against him remain undisclosed.

According to data collected by the Department of Statistics and Publication of HRA in 2023, Sistan and Baluchestan Province accounted for 5.63% of reported human rights violations, including instances of arbitrary detentions.

Inmate Executed in Zanjan Prison for Drug Offenses

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Haal Vsh, HRANA, Mehdi Gorgij, Zanjan Prison

On March 7, an inmate convicted of drug-related crimes, Mehdi Gorgij, 50 years old and a father of two, was executed in Zanjan Prison, as reported by Haal Vsh.

Gorgij had been arrested four years ago in Urmia on charges of drug offenses, subsequently imprisoned in Zanjan, and ultimately sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court in the same province.

The execution of Gorgij occurred without prior notice to his family, denying him the opportunity for a final family visitation.

Notably, no official sources or domestic media outlets in the country have covered this execution as of the time of writing. The absence of official information raises concerns, further underscored by the fact that 66% of HRANA’s reports on executions lacked official announcements from judicial authorities and remained unreported by media outlets within Iran.

The reports from the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists for the year 2023 also 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 Inmates Executed in Isfahan Prison

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Ebrahim Narooie, Ebrahim Narui, Haal Vsh, Isfahan, Rasht, Tehran

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, Isfahan Prison officials carried out the execution of four inmates, as reported by Haal Vsh.

Among the hanged inmates, Ebrahim Narui (Narooie), aged 42 and hailing from Sistan and Baluchestan Province, was identified. Narui had been sentenced to death for drug offenses by the Naeen Revolutionary Court. The other three inmates were residents of Tehran, Rasht, and Isfahan.

As of the time of this report, no official sources or domestic media outlets within the country have provided information regarding these executions.
According to data compiled by the Center of Statistics of Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), between October 10, 2022, and October 8, 2023, a total of 659 individuals were executed by hanging in Iran, representing a 24% increase compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. Seven of these executions were conducted publicly. Concerningly, many of the defendants were denied access to a fair trial and due process. For details and statistics, read HRANA’s report.

 

Multiple Arrests Made During Zahedan Protest

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Freedom of Expression, News
Haal Vsh, Zahedan

On October 20, 2023, security forces detained several individuals participating in a protest in Zahedan, subsequently relocating them to undisclosed facilities, according to Haal Vsh.

On this day, dozens of people in Zahedan took to the streets chanting slogans against the regime. Video footage shared on social media shows the intervention of police special forces, escalating what was initially a peaceful demonstration.

As of now, the identities of the detainees and their current whereabouts remain shrouded in uncertainty.

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Inmate Executed for Murder in Gonbad-e Kavus

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Citizen executed, Gonbad-e Kavus, Haal Vsh, Mohammad-Ali Vahidi

On October 19, Gonbad-e Kavus Prison in Golestan province carried out the execution of an inmate convicted of murder, according to reports from Haal Vsh.

The individual executed was Mohammad-Ali Vahidi (Dehmardeh), a 56-year-old man who was married and a father of two.

Vahidi had been sentenced to death for murder five years ago. As of now, there have been no official statements from government sources or coverage in domestic media regarding this execution within the country.

According to data compiled by the Center of Statistics of Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), between October 10, 2022, and October 8, 2023, a total of 659 individuals were executed by hanging in Iran, representing a 24% increase compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. Seven of these executions were conducted publicly. Concerningly, many of the defendants were denied access to a fair trial and due process. For details and statistics, read HRANA’s report.

 

Three Inmates Executed in Kerman Prison

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Citizen executed, Haal Vsh, HRA, Kerman, Narooie, Narui

Kerman Prison conducted the execution of three inmates on October 9, as reported by Haal Vsh.

One of the inmates has been identified as Narui (Narooie)(first name unknown), who was convicted of drug-related offenses. The identities and convictions of the other two inmates remain undisclosed, though there are indications that they may be Afghan nationals.

As of the time of writing, there have been no official statements or reports from domestic media sources within the country regarding these executions.

According to data compiled by the Center of Statistics of Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), between October 10, 2022, and October 8, 2023, a total of 659 individuals were executed by hanging in Iran, representing a 24% increase compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. Seven of these executions were conducted publicly. Concerningly, many of the defendants were denied access to a fair trial and due process. For details and statistics, read HRANA’s report.

At Least Nine Individuals Detained Following Protest in Zahedan

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Freedom of Expression, News
Haal Vsh, Zahedan

On October 4, 2023, local law enforcement in Zahedan took at least nine citizens into custody after a protest gathering in a district within the city, according to a report by Haal Vsh. The detainees have been transported to an undisclosed location.

The individuals were reportedly apprehended at their residences.
The report has not provided details about their identities, current whereabouts, or the specific allegations against them.

Five Inmates Executed in Kerman Prison

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Avaz Moradi, Haal Vsh, Kerman prison, Ramezan Khorshid

On Sunday, October 1, five inmates, convicted of drug-related offenses, were executed in Kerman Prison, according to Haal Vsh.

Among those executed, two have been identified as Avaz Moradi and Ramezan Khorshid, both hailing from Bam. They had been incarcerated for six years.

At the time of writing, no official sources or domestic media outlets within the country have reported on these executions.

These executions thrust the issue of capital punishment for drug-related offenses into the spotlight. In 2022, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran recorded 457 reports concerning the death penalty. Shockingly, approximately 43% of these executions were linked to drug-related charges.

Dozens Arrested on Anniversary of Bloody Friday of Zahedan

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Bloody Friday of Zahedan, Haal Vsh, Netblocks, Zahedan

On the anniversary of the “Bloody Friday of Zahedan” last Friday, September 29, protests unfolded across several cities in Sistan and Baluchestan Province. In the aftermath, security forces detained numerous individuals within the province. Currently, the identities of 68 detainees, including 18 minors, have been established.

These protests escalated into violence as security and military forces employed gas, leading to injuries and hospitalizations among several protestors. According to Haal Vsh, a news outlet dedicated to reporting human rights violations in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, at least 29 individuals, including eight minors, have been injured. Among them, Haal Vsh has identified a 13-year-old named Hasib Rigi.

Furthermore, on the same day, Netblocks, a watchdog organization monitoring cybersecurity and internet governance, confirmed significant disruptions in internet connectivity within Zahedan.

Additionally, visual evidence has emerged depicting a heavy military presence in Zahedan, particularly around the Makki Grand Mosque, intensifying tensions on this day. Nevertheless, the Zahedan Prosecutor dismissed reports of shooting incidents, characterizing the situation as normal.

About Bloody Friday of Zahedan

Last year, during the nationwide protests of 2022 in Iran sparked by the tragic death in detention of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini, Zahedan witnessed a brutal crackdown on September 30, 2022. As protestors converged at the Great Mosalla of Zahedan after the Friday prayers, the Iranian security forces unleashed a barrage of live ammunition, metal pellets, and tear gas, resulting in significant casualties. This tragedy, now known as the “Bloody Friday of Zahedan,” has come to symbolize the Iranian authorities’ increasing disdain for the sanctity of human life and the broader struggles of the Baloch community in the country.
Read HRA’s report for an overview and contextual information about the event.