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Execution in Tabriz for Drug-Related Convictions

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Hassan Moharrer, Tabriz, حسن محرر

On May 7, 2024, an individual identified as Hassan Moharrer was executed in Tabriz Prison for drug-related offenses.

Moharrer had previously been convicted by the Revolutionary Court on charges related to narcotics.

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

Execution of Three Inmates in Tabriz Prison for Drug Offenses

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Amir Moharrami, Davoud Namyari, Sohrab Hokmabad, Tabriz, Tabriz Prison

On April 27, 2024, three inmates were executed in Tabriz Prison for drug-related crimes, according to the Iran Human Rights Organization.

The inmates were identified as Amir Moharrami, 36, Davoud Namyari, 33, and Sohrab Hokmabad. Moharrami was arrested and convicted two years ago, while Namyari and Hokmabad were convicted three years ago.

Two days before the executions, the report stated that along with the three executed inmates, two other death-row inmates—a man and a woman—were also moved to solitary confinement in anticipation of their executions. However, they were later returned to the public ward of the prison. The woman was convicted of murder, while the man faced charges related to drug offenses. The report did not disclose their identities.

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.

Execution Carried Out in Tabriz Prison for Drug Conviction

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Abbas Aghaie, Citizen executed, HRANA, Tabriz, Tabriz Prison, عباس آقایی

Tabriz Prison officials executed an inmate convicted of drug-related offenses on March 25, 2024, as reported by the Iran Human Rights Organization.

The executed inmate has been identified as Abbas Aghaie (Aghayi), aged 36, from Tabriz. He was sentenced to death for drug offenses 28 months ago.

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

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.

Five Citizens Arrested in Tabriz by Security Forces

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Amin Taghizadeh, Amir Taghizadeh, Azerbaijani Turk activist, Milad Zeinolabedini, Samad Heydari, Siamak Seifi, Tabriz

Five Azerbaijani-Turk activists, Siamak Seifi, Milad Zeinolabedini, Samad Heydari, Amin Taghizadeh, and Amir Taghizadeh, were arrested by security forces in Tabriz on March 13, 2024.

They were detained while leaving the football stadium. The charges against them remain undisclosed.
Among these people, Siamak Seifi, known for his activism, has faced previous arrests and legal challenges.

Six-Month Sentence for Karim Esmaeilzadeh Upheld on Appeal

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Ethnic Minorities, News
Karim Esmaeilzadeh, Tabriz, کریم اسماعیل زاده

The Appellate Court in East Azerbaijan Province has confirmed the six-month sentence for Azerbaijani-Turk activist Karim Esmaeilzadeh (Esmaeil-Zadeh).

The original verdict, issued by the Tabriz Revolutionary Court, found Esmaeilzadeh guilty of “inciting people to violence on the Internet.”

On August 16, 2023, security forces arrested Esmaeilzadeh as he entered a football stadium in Tabriz. He was later released on bail amounting to 900 million dollars (approximately 18,000 dollars) from the city’s prison.

However, Esmaeilzadeh faced another arrest by security forces on August 27. This time, he secured his release on bail of 600 million tomans from Tabriz Prison. The upheld sentence reflects the ongoing legal challenges faced by the activist.

In 2023, the Department of Statistics and Publications of the Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA) recorded 329 reports, citing the arrest of 324 citizens linked to ethnic and national rights. Notably, 156 of these arrests occurred without the issuance of a judicial warrant.

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Student Ehsan Faridi Arrested in Tabriz

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Ehsan Faridi, Tabriz, احسان فریدی

On March 8, 2024, security forces apprehended Ehsan Faridi, a student pursuing Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Tabriz, in Tabriz. He was transferred to an undisclosed location.

The reasons for Faridi’s arrest, his whereabouts, and the charges against him remain unknown.

The lack of transparency surrounding Faridi’s arrest is emblematic of a broader issue within the Iranian regime’s security apparatus. Arbitrary arrests, often conducted without clear justification or due process, continue to be a source of concern for human rights advocates.

Azerbaijani-Turk Activist Salar Taher Afshar and Rap Singer Milad Jalili Sentenced to a Total of 14 Months in Prison

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Azerbaijani Turk activist, Evin Prison, Milad Jalili, Salar Taher Afshar, Tabriz, Tabriz Revolutionary Court

In a recent legal development, the Revolutionary Court in Tabriz has handed down a combined 14-month prison sentence to Salar Taher Afshar, an Azerbaijani-Turk activist, and Milad Jalili, a rap singer.

As per the verdict issued by Branch 2 of the Tabriz Revolutionary Court, Taher Afshar has been sentenced to six months for “assisting in spreading propaganda against the regime,” while Jalili has received eight months for “propaganda against the regime through performing a political rap music supporting convicted secessionists.” Notably, Jalili has been acquitted of the charge of “acting against national security through inciting people to violence and riots.”

Jalili was taken into custody on November 28, 2023, and Taher Afshar on December 19. They were both released on bond on January 29 and 22, 2024, respectively. However, Taher Afshar was re-arrested in Urmia on February 6 and subsequently transferred to Evin Prison in Tehran after four days.

In 2023, the Department of Statistics and Publications of the Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA) recorded 329 reports, citing the arrest of 324 citizens linked to ethnic and national rights. Notably, 156 of these arrests occurred without the issuance of a judicial warrant.

Azerbaijani-Turk Activist Salar Taher Afshar Arrested in Urmia

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Azerbaijani Turk activist, Iran Cyber Police, Salar Taher Afshar, Tabriz, Urmia

Urmia, December 19, 2023 – Iran Cyber Police detained Azerbaijani-Turk activist Salar Taher Afshar in Urmia, subsequently placing him in custody at a police station in Tabriz.

A reliable source close to Afshar’s family revealed to HRANA that the activist was arrested at his father’s residence by Iran Cyber Police. According to the source, the agents exerted pressure on the family, warning them not to disclose details of their son’s arrest.

The grounds for Afshar’s arrest and the specific charges against him remain undisclosed at this time.

It is pertinent to note that Afshar has a history of previous arrests and judicial confrontations stemming from his activism.

Azerbaijani-Turk Activist Peyman Ebrahimi Receives Prison Sentence

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Azerbaijani Turk activist, Judge Hamlbar, Peyman Ebrahimi, Tabriz

The Public and Revolutionary Court of Tabriz has sentenced Azerbaijani-Turk Activist Peyman Ebrahimi to 22 months and 17 days in prison.

Presiding over the court, Judge Hamlbar mandated that Ebrahimi serve seven months and 16 days for “propaganda against the regime” and 15 months and one day for “insulting the Supreme Leader of Iran.” Notably, six months of this prison term have been suspended for five years.

If the verdict stands after the appeal process, 15 months and one day will be imposed on Ebrahimi.
His arrest on August 26, 2023, in Tabriz led to his release on bail on October 25.

Azerbaijani-Turk Activist Hadi Gholizadeh Arrested in Tabriz

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Hadi Gholizadeh, Tabriz

On December 7, security forces apprehended Azerbaijani-Turk activist Hadi Gholizadeh in Tabriz, moving him to an undisclosed location.

Gholizadeh has been reportedly arrested in a cemetery in Tabriz. The reason for his arrest, his whereabouts, and the charges against him are unknown at this time.
This incident sheds light on the broader issue of the suppression of ethnic activists, raising serious concerns about the protection of civil liberties and human rights in Iran.