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Prisoner Executed in Sari Prison for Drug-Related Charges

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HRANA, Jamal Asgarabadi, Sari, Sari Prison

The death sentence of a prisoner convicted on drug-related charges was carried out at dawn on Tuesday, December 17, in Sari Prison.

HRANA has identified the individual as Jamal Asgarabadi, 42, a resident of Sharifabad, Sari.

According to information obtained by HRANA, Asgarabadi had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the court.

As of the time of this report, prison authorities and relevant officials have not publicly announced the execution.

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.

Political Detainee Zahra Karami Awaits Trial After Nearly 40 Days in Evin Prison

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Evin Prison, HRANA, Iman Afshari, Zahra Karami

Zahra Karami, a political detainee, has been held in Evin Prison for nearly 40 days, with no clear resolution to her case. Her charges remain under review by Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, Karami was arrested by security forces and transferred to the women’s ward of Evin Prison on November 12, 2024. She faces multiple charges, including “insulting the founder of the Islamic Republic and the Supreme Leader,” “propaganda against the regime,” “disturbing public opinion,” and “supporting Israeli positions on social media.”

A source close to Karami’s family told HRANA: “About 20 days ago, Zahra was summoned to Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court. However, the session did not proceed to trial. Instead, the indictment was read aloud, and she was sent back to Evin Prison.”

Zahra Karami continues to face legal uncertainty, with no trial held nearly six weeks after her detention.

Reports from the Department of Statistics and Publication of HRA in 2023 indicate a total of 193 cases in which Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, has been involved in issuing verdicts that infringe upon the human rights of defendants.

Update on Student Ehsan Faridi’s Status in Tabriz Prison

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Ehsan Faridi, HRANA, Tabriz, Tabriz Prison, احسان فریدی

Ehsan Faridi, a student at Tabriz Technical and Vocational College, remains in limbo in Tabriz Prison nearly six months after his arrest.

A source close to his family confirmed to HRANA: “Mr. Faridi has been held in limbo for about six months in Tabriz Prison. On Wednesday, December 11, his second court session was held at the Revolutionary Court of Tabriz via video conference, during which he defended himself against the charges.”

The first court session for Mr. Faridi was held on August 3, also via video conference. Additionally, in September, a separate hearing for another part of his case was held at the Tabriz Criminal Court Branch 2.

Ehsan Faridi was arrested on June 18, 2024, after reporting to the Tabriz Prosecutor’s Office and was transferred to Tabriz Prison.

Faridi, a 21-year-old engineering student specializing in manufacturing and production, had previously been arrested on March 8, transferred to Tabriz Prison, and later released on bail after ten days.

Prolonged Detention of Political Detainee Morteza Khaki Despite Bail Provision

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Famenin, Hamedan, Hamedan prison, HRANA, Morteza Khaki

Morteza Khaki, a resident of Famenin County, Hamedan Province, remains in limbo in Hamedan Prison, 25 days after his arrest.

A source close to his family confirmed: “Mr. Khaki, facing charges including insulting the founder of the Islamic Republic, insulting the Supreme Leader, and insulting religious sanctities, has been detained for 25 days and remains in limbo in Hamedan Prison. Although a bail of one billion tomans was set and provided by his family, officials have refused to accept it, citing baseless excuses.”

HRANA has learned that Mr. Khaki’s bank account and mobile phone line have been frozen since October, and his Instagram account remains blocked following his arrest.

Morteza Khaki, 48 years old, married, and a father of two, was arrested on Monday, November 25, after reporting to the Ministry of Intelligence Office in Kabudarahang. He was transferred to Hamedan Prison three days later.

Two Prisoners Executed in Mahabad Prison

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Mahabad, مهاباد

At dawn on Wednesday, December 18, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted in separate cases of murder were carried out in Mahabad Prison.

Kurdpa has identified the prisoners as “Rahim Barin and Jamal Naboureh, residents of Mahabad.”

The report states that Mr. Barin was arrested in 2005 on charges of killing a government official and was later sentenced to death by the judiciary. Mr. Naboureh was arrested about two years ago on murder charges and subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court.

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

According to latest HRANA’s annual report over between October 10, 2023, and October 8, 2024, at least 811 individuals were executed by hanging in Iran, rising to 23.06% compared to the same period last year. Of these executions, four were carried out in public. Many of the defendants were denied a fair trial.

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Prisoner Executed in Hamedan Prison for Drug-Related Crimes

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Hamedan, HRANA, Mohammad Shams

Yesterday, December 18, a prisoner previously sentenced to death on charges related to drug-related crimes was executed in Hamedan Prison.

HRANA has identified the prisoner as Mohammad Shams, a 36-year-old man from Asadabad, Hamedan. He had been arrested on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

As of the time of this report, prison authorities and relevant officials have not publicly announced the execution.

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.

Two Prisoners Executed in Rudbar Prison

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Gilan province, Rudbar

The death sentences of two prisoners, previously convicted of murder in separate cases, were carried out in Rudbar Prison, Gilan province.

According to HRANA, quoting the Iran Human Rights Organization, the executed individuals were identified as Ali Akbar Gharib Sardoui and Hamed Basirat, both residents of Rudbar.

Reports state that Ali Akbar Gharib Sardoui was arrested on murder charges and later sentenced to death by the judiciary. His execution took place at dawn on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Rudbar Prison.

Similarly, the execution of Hamed Basirat was carried out at dawn on Monday, December 9, 2024. He had also been arrested in a separate murder case and sentenced to death by the judiciary.

As of the time of this report, neither prison authorities nor relevant officials have publicly announced these executions. 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.

Two Residents of Mahabad Arrested by Security Forces

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Abdollah Ghoveh, Mahabad, Salar Shams Borhan, مهاباد

On December 17, Salar Shams Borhan and Abdollah Ghoveh, residents of Mahabad, were arrested by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location, according to Kurdpa.

The arrests reportedly took place at their private residences without the presentation of judicial warrants.

These detentions come amid a wave of arrests in Mahabad, with several other residents also taken into custody in recent days.

As of now, no information has been released about the reasons for their arrests, their current whereabouts, or any charges filed against them.

Six Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj

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Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Karaj, Qezel Hesar Prison, قزل حصار

At dawn on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the death sentences of at least six prisoners were carried out in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

Among those executed, one had been convicted of murder, four were sentenced on drug-related charges, and one was condemned for “spreading corruption on Earth” by instilling fear among women and causing injuries.

The identities of the prisoners have been confirmed by HRANA as Hassan Ali Yousefi, Majid Jamshidi, Sohrab Ahmadipour, Abdolbari Pakouhi (an Afghan national), Farzad Nowruzi, and Rastgouyi Kondelaj.

According to reports, Yousefi, Jamshidi, Ahmadipour, and Pakouhi were arrested on drug-related charges and sentenced to death by Revolutionary Courts. Farzad Nowruzi received a death sentence from a Criminal Court for murder. Rastgouyi Kondelaj, the sixth prisoner executed, was sentenced to death for “spreading corruption on Earth.”

The Judiciary’s media center provided details on Kondelaj’s case, which began in late 2018. He used a motorcycle and concealed his face to approach women and girls from behind, attacking them with an awl—a sharp iron tool with a wooden handle typically used in leatherworking—before fleeing. These assaults injured 59 women and girls in Tehran.

Following his arrest, Kondelaj was charged with “spreading corruption on Earth by instilling fear among women and injuring them.” He was sentenced to execution and ordered to pay compensation to the victims.

As of this report, no official statements have been issued by the Judiciary’s media center, prison officials, or other authorities regarding the executions of the other five prisoners.

According to data gathered by the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj witnessed the highest number of executions in 2023, with Zahedan Prison following closely behind. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Latest Update on the Situation of Maryam Vahidifar in Evin Prison

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Evin Prison, HRANA, Maryam Vahidifar, Saeed Mohammadi Doraki, مریم وحیدی فر

Maryam Vahidifar, a 56-year-old prisoner, is currently serving a 17-month prison sentence in Evin Prison. She was sentenced by the Shahriar Revolutionary Court on security-related charges.

According to information obtained by HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, Ms. Vahidifar was arrested to serve her sentence and transferred to the women’s ward of Evin Prison on October 31, 2024.

A source close to Ms. Vahidifar’s family told HRANA, “Maryam’s arrest and sentencing were a result of her support for Saeed Mohammadi Doraki.”

Ms. Vahidifar was initially arrested by security forces in early winter last year and subsequently taken to Ward 209 of Evin Prison, the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility, for interrogation. She was later transferred to the women’s ward of Evin Prison on February 10, 2024.

After posting bail, she was temporarily released on March 1, 2024, before being re-arrested to serve her sentence.