Tag: Kerman

Prisoner Executed in Kahnuj Prison

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Abdol Habibi, Kahnuj Prison, Kerman

Today, October 1, 2024, the execution of a prisoner previously sentenced to death for non-political crimes was carried out in Kahnuj Prison, Kerman province.

HRANA has identified the prisoner as “Abdol Habibi.” He had been sentenced to death by the judiciary for non-political crimes.

Further details are currently under investigation by HRANA.

As of the time of this report, the execution has 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.

Execution of Four Prisoners in Saravan, Semnan, and Kerman

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Bakhshan, Dastgir Sasuli, Kerman, Rashid Sepahi, Saravan, Semnan

At dawn today, October 1, the death sentences of two prisoners, who had previously been convicted on separate charges related to drug offenses, were carried out in Saravan and Semnan prisons, according to Haal Vsh.

Their identities have been reported as Dastgir Sasuli, 46, father of three, from Zahak County,” and “Rashid Sepahi, 33, from Jalq and residing in Bakhshan, Saravan County.

According to this report, Mr. Sasuli was arrested in 2019 in Semnan, and Mr. Sepahi was arrested in 2020 in Saravan, both on drug-related charges, and were later sentenced to death by the judiciary. These two prisoners had been transferred to solitary confinement on Sunday and Monday, respectively, in preparation for their executions.

At the time of this report, the executions had not yet been officially announced by prison authorities or related officials.

Additionally, citing the Judiciary’s news agency Mizan, without mentioning the identities of those executed, two prisoners were executed in Kerman prison. These individuals had previously been sentenced to death on charges of rape.

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.

Prisoner Executed in Kerman Prison for Drug Offenses

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Farajollah Khashi, Kerman, Khash

On Tuesday, August 13, the execution of a prisoner previously sentenced to death on drug-related charges was carried out in Kerman Prison, according to Haal Vsh.

The prisoner has been identified as “Farajollah Khashi (Jamalzahi), 47 years old, from and residing in Khash, married and father of six children.”

According to a source, Mr. Khashi was arrested in 2022 on drug-related charges in Kerman. He was later sentenced to death. However, while his case was still under review by the Pardon and Clemency Commission of Kerman Province, the execution was carried out.

Khashi had been transferred to solitary confinement on Sunday, August 11, to await his execution. Yesterday, he had his final meeting with his family through a glass partition.

As of the time of this report, the execution has not been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant organizations.

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.

Baha’i Citizen Matin Fahandej Saadi Arrested by Security Forces

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Kerman, Matin Fahandej Saadi

On August 5, 34 years old Matin Fahandej Saadi, a Baha’i citizen residing in Kerman, was arrested by IRGC intelligence of the city and transferred to an unknown location.

A source close to the family confirmed this news to HRANA and said: “Matin Fahandej Saadi was arrested at his father’s workplace by the IRGC intelligence forces of Kerman. The security forces then went to his business, a pet boarding house, searched the place, and confiscated some personal belongings and CCTV cameras.”

The source added: “Despite the family’s efforts to follow up on Matin’s status at the local police station, Kerman’s Judicial Branch No. 5, and the IRGC intelligence office in Kerman, they have not received any information regarding the reasons for his arrest or his whereabouts. Judge Hadi Khalooie is in charge of this Baha’i citizen’s case and has issued a 48-hour detention order. The Kerman prosecutor’s office informed the family that they need to wait until August 10 for the case to be registered and then follow up on Matin Fahandej Saadi’s status. Matin has only had one brief phone call with his family since his arrest.”

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.

Report on the Latest Status of Writer Mehrzad Mousavi in Adelabad Prison

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HRANA, IRGC Intelligence, Kerman, Mehrzad Mousavi, Shiraz, Shiraz Revolutionary Court, مهرزاد موسوی

Mehrzad Mousavi, a writer and historian, is serving his sentence in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz. He was previously sentenced by the Shiraz Revolutionary Court to eleven years in prison and two years of exile in Kerman.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Mousavi was previously sentenced by Branch 1 of the Shiraz Revolutionary Court to five years in prison for the charge of “membership in anti-regime groups,” five years in prison for the charge of “assembly and collusion to commit crimes against national security,” one year in prison for the charge of “propaganda against the regime,” and two years of exile to Bardsir, Kerman.

This writer and historian was arrested by IRGC intelligence agents at his home in Shiraz in early November 2023 and transferred to Adelabad Prison in this city.

Mousavi has made contributions to the realm of literature and historical research, with notable works to his name such as “An Inquiry into Achaemenid Art Antecedents” and “Iran in Two Invasions.”

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Three Executed for Drug-Related Offenses in Kerman Prison

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Abdollah Ozbakzahi, Fariba Mohammad-Zahi, Kerman, Khalilollah Brahui

On May 8, 2024, three inmates, including one woman, were executed in Kerman Prison for drug-related crimes.

HRANA identified the executed individuals as Fariba Mohammad-Zahi (Mohammadi Zaei), aged 33, Abdollah Ozbakzahi, and Khalilollah Brahui (Barahooie). All three had been previously convicted on drug charges.

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

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

 

Ayoub Gheibipour Sentenced to Eleven Years in Prison and Exile

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ahvaz, Ayoub Gheibipour, Kerman, Qasem Soleimani, Sheiban Prison, ایوب غیبی پور

The Revolutionary Court of Ahvaz sentenced Ayoub Gheibipour to eleven years in prison and exile to Kerman Prison for charges including “enmity against God (Moharebeh).” Gheibipour was arrested during the 2022 nationwide protests.

According to his lawyer Sajjad Chatrsefid, the ruling includes ten years in prison to be served in exile in Kerman Prison for “enmity against God (Moharebeh)” and one year for “propaganda against the regime.” Gheibipour can appeal the ruling.

This verdict followed the overturning of an initial verdict by the Supreme Court. Gheibipour had previously received ten years in exile imprisonment for “arson and destruction of public property, propaganda against the regime,” citing the burning of Qasem Soleimani’s statues as an example of this charge.

Gheibipour was arrested during the nationwide protests in Ahvaz and was transferred to Sheiban Prison in the city. He was released on February 13, 2024, on a heavy bail of three billion toman (approximately $60,000). During his detention, he was denied access to medical care.

Twelve Arrested in South Khorasan for Alleged Misinformation and Insults

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Iranian Cyber Police, Kerman, Qasem Soleimani, South Khorasan

Fars news agency reports that the Iranian Cyber Police in South Khorasan Province have identified 27 social media channels, leading to the arrest of 12 citizens for disseminating what authorities label as “misinformation and insulting content.” Additionally, a business unit has been closed in connection with these activities.

According to a police official, these 27 websites allegedly published “fake news and insulting content against the martyrs who lost their lives during the terrorist attack in Kerman.” The 12 individuals arrested in relation to this matter will face legal action. The identities of the detainees and the location of their detention remain undisclosed.

Following the tragic explosions in Kerman during the commemoration ceremony for Qasem Soleimani, which claimed numerous lives and caused injuries, security forces and affiliated individuals on social media have been actively pursuing those expressing opinions about the incident. Consequently, dozens of individuals have been summoned, arrested, and had their social media pages removed.

Three Detained for Voicing Opinions on Recent Kerman Blasts

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Amir Rah Peykar, Kerman, Niloofar Sadat Hashemian, Qasem Soleimani, Shahin Ghafoori

In the ongoing trend of security and judicial actions against citizens expressing their opinions on social media regarding the deadly explosions in Kerman during Qasem Soleimani’s commemoration ceremony, three individuals have been arrested.

The detainees are identified as Amir Rah Peykar, a student at the University of Isfahan, Shahin Ghafoori, a university professor at Islamic Azad University, Qorveh Branch, and Niloofar Sadat Hashemian, an attorney and member of Iran’s central bar association.

As of now, the charges against these individuals remain undisclosed.

On January 3, 2024, two devastating explosions occurred during the fourth-anniversary commemoration of Qasem Soleimani in Kerman, resulting in dozens of casualties and over 170 injuries. Subsequently, the regime’s security apparatus arrested numerous citizens for expressing their opinions on social media regarding this incident.

Crackdown on Dissent Following Kerman Blasts: Dozens Arrested and Prosecuted

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Kerman, Mazandaran, Qasem Soleimani, Sadegh Zibakalam, South Khorasan province

In the aftermath of the tragic explosions in Kerman during Qasem Soleimani’s commemoration ceremony, claiming numerous lives and causing injuries, security forces and affiliated individuals on social media have actively sought to identify and apprehend those expressing opinions about the incident. As a result, dozens of individuals have been summoned, arrested, and had their social media pages removed, with an estimated 76 people detained in connection to these events.

According to 32 reports from social media channels associated with Iran’s security institutions, at least 76 arrests have been made, 108 individuals have been summoned to security/judicial institutions, 537 social media pages were taken down, and two businesses in Mazandaran and South Khorasan Province were closed.

In an attempt to instill fear and suppress dissent, these security-affiliated channels have doxed 28 citizens, leading to their subsequent arrests and prosecutions. Furthermore, one security-affiliated channel has released a video featuring the coerced confession of a citizen, although the location and circumstances of the recording remain unclear. In the video, the detainee expresses regret for his opinions, attributing his actions to the influence of social media.

The regime’s approach has sparked concerns about potential violations of citizens’ privacy rights. Additionally, the Tehran prosecutor has announced legal action against Sadegh Zibakalam, an author and political pundit, and seven others for their statements regarding the recent blasts in Kerman. Furthermore, several students have faced disciplinary measures from universities due to their opinions on the incident.