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Sister of Killed Protester Nika Shakarami Arrested for Hijab Non-Compliance

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Aida Shakarami, Nasrin Shakarmi, Nika Shakarami, آیدا شاکرمی, نیکا شاکرمی

Nasrin Shakarmi, mother of Nika Shakarami, who was killed at the hands of regime forces during the 2022 nationwide protests, has disclosed that her other daughter, Aida, was detained by Tehran’s Morality Police for non-compliance with hijab regulations.

“Yesterday, Tehran’s Morality Police arrested my daughter, Aida, for not adhering to compulsory hijab. She remains in custody,” Nasrin Shakarmi stated.

The location of Aida Shakarami’s detention and the specific allegations against her are currently undisclosed.
Nika Shakarami, aged sixteen and from Khorramabad, was tragically killed on September 21, 2022, during protests in Tehran.

IRGC Detains Two Individuals in Miandoab After Nowruz Celebration

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irgc, Miandoab, Mohsen Ghader-Rash, Nowruz, Omid Ghader-Nejad

According to Kurdpa, on April 17, 2024, Mohsen Ghader-Rash and Omid Ghader-Nejad were arrested after being summoned to the IRGC Intelligence office in Miandoab and subsequently transferred to the city’s prison.

Ghader-Rash, 30, and Ghader-Nejad, 28, were allegedly summoned and detained for participating in the Nowruz celebration gathering.

Security Forces Detain Three Individuals in Sarvabad, Kurdistan Province

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Ali Hosseini, Kurdistan Province, Omar Hosseini, Omid Shahdad, Sarvabad

According to Kurdpa, security forces apprehended Omid Shahdad, Omar Hosseini, and Ali Hosseini in Sarvabad, Kurdistan province, on April 18, 2024, and subsequently transferred them to an undisclosed location.

Aged 37, 30, and 26 respectively, Shahdad, Omar, and Ali Hosseini hail from a village in Sarvabad County. The arrests were conducted at their residence without the presentation of any arrest warrant.

Details regarding the cause of their detention, their current whereabouts, and the specific allegations against them remain unknown at this juncture.

According to data collected by the Department of Statistics and Publication of HRA in 2023, Kurdistan Province accounted for 8.3% of reported human rights violations, including instances of arbitrary detentions.

Two Inmate Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison

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Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Sadegh Tajik, Varamin

Two individuals convicted of murder met their fate through execution at Ghezel Hesar Prison on April 17, 2024.

HRANA has identified one of the executed inmates as Sadegh Tajik, an Afghan national hailing from Varamin. Tajik had been convicted of murder.

Additionally, while official media within Iran announced the execution of another inmate without specifying the location, HRANA’s investigations suggest that the execution took place at Ghezel Hesar Prison. These individuals had also been sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

Furthermore, HRANA reported last Sunday that five inmates had been transferred to solitary confinement within the prison, signaling impending executions. Of these, two were executed, two received temporary reprieves, and one was spared from death after obtaining consent from the victim’s family.

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.

Reza Ramezanzadeh Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Spreading False Information

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HRANA, Revolutionary Court of Tehran, Reza Ramezanzadeh

Branch 24 of the Revolutionary Court of Tehran has handed down a one-year prison sentence to Reza Ramezanzadeh.

Issued on April 17, the verdict finds Ramezanzadeh guilty of “disseminating false information,” specifically related to “informing the public about the prisoners’ conditions.”

Confirming this development, a close associate of Ramezanzadeh informed HRANA that he was acquitted of “propaganda against the regime.”

Ramezanzadeh was arrested in late February 2024 following his appearance at the Evin Courthouse and was subsequently released on bail after three days.

This is not the first time Ramezanzadeh has faced arrests and convictions due to his activism.

 

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Execution Carried Out in Urmia Prison for Drug Conviction

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Afshin Bagh-Shirin, Kermanshah, Urmia, Urmia prison

On April 16, 2024, authorities at Urmia Prison executed an inmate convicted of drug-related offenses.

The individual put to death has been identified by HRANA as Afshin Bagh-Shirin, hailing from Kermanshah. He had been sentenced to death six years prior.

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

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.

Family of Fallahi Faces Eleven-Year Sentence on Political Charges

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Ardavan Fallahi, Arghavan Fallahi, Evin Prison, Iman Afshari, Nasrollah Fallahi, Parvin Mirasan, Tehran, پروین میرآسان, نصرالله فلاحی

In a recent verdict from the Tehran Revolutionary Court, Parvin Mirasan and Nasrollah Fallahi, alongside their children, Ardavan and Arghavan, have been collectively sentenced to 11 years in prison on political charges.

Presiding over Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court in Tehran, Judge Iman Afshari delivered the verdict, condemning Parvin Mirasan and Nasrollah Fallahi to four years each for charges including “assembly and collusion against national security” and “propaganda against the regime.” Meanwhile, Arghavan received a two-year sentence and Ardavan, one year.

According to a source close to the family, Parvin Mirasan and Nasrollah Fallahi are currently held in Evin Prison, while their children, who had previously been released on bail, have already served their terms, factoring in their detention period.

Reports obtained by HRANA indicate that this legal case involves 12 defendants, yet their identities and specifics remain undisclosed.

Ardavan Fallahi was apprehended in Isfahan on November 3, 2022, followed by the arrest of a family member the subsequent day. On February 12, 2023, they were transferred to Evin Prison in Tehran. Ardavan and Arghavan were granted release on bail pending legal proceedings, on January 3, 2024, and March 12, 2024, respectively.

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.

Journalist Dina Ghalibaf Arrested

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Dina Ghalibaf, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, دینا قالیباف

Dina Ghalibaf, a journalist and student at Shahid Beheshti University, was arrested by security forces on April 16 and transported to an undisclosed facility.

The arrest took place at Ghalibaf’s residence, with the responsible security institution currently unidentified.
However, Ghalibaf revealed on social media yesterday that she had been apprehended by the police at a metro station in Tehran, where she was taken to a room, subjected to electric shocks, and sexually assaulted.

Previously, Ghalibaf had been summoned by the university’s disciplinary committee for her involvement in a protest against the execution of several individuals in the “House of Isfahan” legal case.

Ghalibaf has contributed to various news agencies, including ISNA and Eghtesad Online.

Execution of Inmate in Hamedan Prison for Drug Offenses

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Arsalan Hashemi, Drug Offenses, Hamedan prison

On April 14, 2024, Hamedan Prison carried out the execution of an inmate convicted of drug offenses.

According to HRANA, the inmate was identified as Arsalan Hashemi. He had been sentenced to death for drug-related crimes three years prior.

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

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 Executed for Drug Offenses in Mashhad

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Citizen executed, Mashhad, Vakilabad prison

In a recent development, five individuals convicted of drug-related offenses faced execution in Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad, on April 15, 2024, according to Haal Vsh.

The identities of the executed individuals were withheld from the report. However, it was noted that four of them hailed from Mashhad, while one was identified as an Afghan national.

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.

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.