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Eight Prisoners Executed in Various Prisons Across Iran

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Adelabad Prison, Dariush Saeedi, Hamed Mehraban, Hamedan prison, Kahnuj Prison, Mansour Rastakhiz, Mohammadreza Sotoodeh, Mohsen Nejadi Moghaddam, Yazd Prison

On November 4 and 5, eight prisoners were executed in the prisons of Kahnuj, Hamedan, Yazd, and Adelabad in Shiraz.

According to HRANA, on November 4, Mansour Rastakhiz was executed in Kahnuj Prison on a murder charge. That same day, Alireza Jamshidi from Shiraz and Mohammadreza Sotoodeh from Fasa were executed on drug-related charges in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz.

Additionally, in the early hours of November 5, the death sentences of Dariush Saeedi and Hamed Mehraban, both convicted of murder, were carried out. Dariush Saeedi, 32, had been detained five years earlier for a murder committed during a group conflict and was sentenced to death by the judiciary. He was also sentenced to death in a separate case for allegedly killing another inmate during a prison altercation. Hamed Mehraban, 38, was arrested six years ago for the murder of his wife and later sentenced to death by the judiciary.

According to Haal Vsh, three more prisoners were executed at dawn today, November 5, in Yazd Prison. One of the executed individuals was identified as “Mohsen Nejadi Moghaddam (Sabaki),” 30, married with two children, and a resident of Rigan.

The report states that Mr. Nejadi Moghaddam was arrested in 2021 in Yazd on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court in Yazd. On Sunday, he and two other prisoners had been transferred to solitary confinement in Yazd Prison in preparation for their executions.

Three Prisoners Executed in Isfahan and Shiraz Prisons

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Abbas Karimi, Adelabad Prison, Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, Mohsen Mokhtari, Shiraz

The death sentences of three prisoners, each convicted of murder in separate cases, were recently carried out in Dastgerd Prison of Isfahan and Adelabad Prison of Shiraz, according to the Iran Human Rights Organization.

The executed prisoners were identified as Mohsen Mokhtari from Shiraz, Abbas Karimi, a 36-year-old father of two, and Mohammad Ali Najafi, a 35-year-old father of one from Shahin Shahr.

The executions of Najafi and Karimi took place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Dastgerd Prison, while Mokhtari was executed a day earlier on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz.

Najafi had been arrested three years ago and Karimi earlier, both on separate murder charges, before being sentenced to death by the judiciary. Mokhtari, who had been in custody for five years following a murder charge, was sentenced to death as well. He had been held in Ward 10 of Adelabad Prison prior to his execution.

According to data compiled by HRANA, Adelabad Prison carried out 49 executions in 2023, ranking fifth among prisons in Iran, followed by Dastgerd Prison with 35 executions. For a detailed analysis of execution statistics across the country, refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report.

Three Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz

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Abdoljalil Ehsani, Adelabad Prison, Iranshahr, Mehdi Jahanpour, Shiraz, Yahya Zargari

At dawn today, September 16, three prisoners convicted of charges related to drug offenses and murder were executed in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, according to Haal Vsh.

The identities of these prisoners have been reported as: “Abdoljalil Ehsani, 33 years old, father of three, a native of Sarbaz and resident of Iranshahr; Yahya Zargari, 32 years old, resident of Iranshahr; and Mehdi Jahanpour, 21 years old, from Firouzabad, Fars Province.”

Mr. Ehsani and Mr. Zargari had previously been arrested in separate cases on charges related to drug offenses and were sentenced to death by the Shiraz court. Jahanpour was also arrested in 2022 on a murder charge and sentenced to death by the judiciary.

These prisoners were transferred to solitary confinement in this prison yesterday in preparation for the execution of their sentences.

As of the time of this report, the execution of these three prisoners has not been announced by prison authorities or relevant institutions.

According to data compiled by HRANA, Adelabad Prison carried out 49 executions in 2023, ranking five among prisons across Iran. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Two Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Akbar Zandi, Ali Danesh, Shiraz

On September 1, the death sentences of two prisoners, who had previously been convicted of murder in a joint case, were carried out in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz.

Iran Human Rights Organization identified them as Ali Danesh, approximately 35 years old, and Akbar Zandi, 40 years old, a father of two.

The report states that Mr. Danesh and Mr. Zandi had been arrested in a joint case on charges of murder and were ultimately sentenced to death.

As of the time of this report, the executions have 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.

Mahmoud Sadeghi Attempts Suicide in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, HRANA, mahmoud sadeghi, Shiraz

Mahmoud Sadeghi, a political prisoner held in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, attempted suicide by cutting his wrist. After receiving medical treatment, he was punitively placed alongside inmates convicted of violent crimes, disregarding the principle of separating prisoners based on the nature of their offenses.

A source close to Sadeghi’s family told HRANA: “Mr. Sadeghi recently attempted suicide by cutting his wrist due to the harsh conditions in solitary confinement in the Education Ward. After receiving treatment, he was punitively transferred to one of the solitary cells in the Ershad Ward. Following his protest against the poor conditions there, he was moved, handcuffed and shackled by Mr. Shirvani, an Ershad Ward officer, to the area where prisoners convicted of violent crimes are held.”

The source added, “On the orders of the Ershad Ward officer in Adelabad Prison, this prisoner was beaten by inmates convicted of violent crimes.”

Mahmoud Sadeghi, a political prisoner, had previously been sentenced to imprisonment by the Revolutionary Court.

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Eight Prisoners Executed in Yazd and Adelabad Prisons

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Abdolraouf Shah-Bakhsh, Adelabad Prison, Ali Salimi, bdolrahman Damani, Heydar Arab, Yazd Prison, Yousef Kazemzadeh

Eight prisoners, previously sentenced to death for murder and drug-related charges, were executed  in Yazd and Adelabad prisons in Shiraz.

Haal Vsh reported that on Monday, August 19, 2024, five prisoners were executed in Yazd Prison. The identities of two of these prisoners, who were sentenced to death in a joint case for drug-related charges, have been reported as “Abdolrahman Damani (Gorgij), 34 years old, married, father of two, and Abdolraouf Shah-Bakhsh (Dahmardeh), 33 years old, married, father of two, both from Zahedan.”
According to the report, another prisoner was executed for drug-related charges, one Afghan national for murder, and one more prisoner for an unspecified charge.

A source familiar with the case stated: “Abdolrahman and Abdolraouf were arrested in a joint case in 2022 at the Khatam checkpoint in Yazd and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.”

Iran Human Rights Organization reporedted execution of three prisoners, previously convicted on drug-related and murder charges, win Adelabad Prison, Shiraz, on August 17.

The identities of these prisoners have been reported as “Heydar Arab, Yousef Kazemzadeh, and Ali Salimi.”

According to the report, “Salimi and Kazemzadeh were transferred from Pir-bano Prison in Shiraz to solitary confinement in Adelabad Prison for the execution. Salimi was arrested about two years ago on charges of transporting over 100 kilograms of heroin. Kazemzadeh was also arrested about four years ago on drug-related charges.”

The report adds: “Heydar Arab, the other executed prisoner, was arrested three years ago for committing murder during a street fight and was later sentenced to death by the judiciary.”

As of the time this report was prepared, the executions have 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.

Three Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison for Drug Offenses

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Adelabad Prison, Bandar-Abbas, Javad Amiri, Naghai Ghorbani, Reza Rostami, Shiraz

On Saturday, August 3, 2024, the execution of three prisoners, previously sentenced to death on separate drug-related charges, was carried out in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz.

The identities of these prisoners have been reported as Javad Amiri, 35, Naghai Ghorbani, approximately 40, both from Bandar Abbas, and Reza (Hamid) Rostami, 32, from Shiraz.

According to a source, Javad Amiri and Naghai Ghorbani were arrested about three years ago in Shiraz on a joint case involving drug trafficking and were sentenced to death. Reza Rostami was also arrested about four years ago on drug trafficking charges and sentenced to death.

According to this report, these prisoners were transferred from Pirbano Prison, Shiraz, to Adelabad Prison in the same city a few days before their execution.

As of the time of this report, the execution of these prisoners has not been announced by prison officials or responsible authorities.

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.

Four Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Hamed Shekasteh, Mahmoudinia, Mansour Tavakoli, Mohsen Ostovari, Shiraz

At dawn on Saturday, July 20th, the execution of four prisoners, including a woman, who had previously been sentenced to death in separate cases on charges of murder and rape, was carried out in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, as reported by Iran Human Rights Organization.

The identities of the prisoners, Mansour Tavakoli and Hamed Shekasteh, both 40 years old, Mohsen Ostovari, and the woman executed with them, (first name unknown) Mahmoudinia, have been reported.

According to the report, Mr. Tavakoli and Mr. Shekasteh were arrested and sentenced to death about three years ago on charges of premeditated murder. Ostovari was sentenced to death on charges of rape.

The report states that Ms. Mahmoudinia was sentenced to death for the murder of her husband, whom she had been forcibly married to.

As of the time of this report, the execution of these four prisoners has not been announced by prison officials and responsible authorities.

According to data compiled by HRANA, Adelabad Prison carried out 49 executions, ranking five among prisons across Iran. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

 

Execution of Two Afghan Nationals for Drug Offenses in Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Afghan nationals, Afzal-Allah Bakhsh, Ali-Allah Bakhsh, Shiraz

On Sunday, June 30, two Afghan nationals who had previously been sentenced to death for drug-related offenses were executed in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, as reported by Iran Human Rights Organization.

Their identities have been reported as “Ali-Allah Bakhsh and Afzal-Allah Bakhsh, both Afghan nationals.”

The report states that Ali and Afzal were related. They were arrested in Shiraz three years ago on charges related to drug offenses and subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary.

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.

According to data compiled by HRANA, in 2023, Adelabad Prison carried out 49 executions, ranking five among prisons across Iran. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Report on the Latest Situation of Workers’ Rights Advocate Mohammad Davari in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, HRANA, Mohammad Davari

Mohammad Davari, a workers’ rights advocate is serving his sentence in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz. In a violation of prisoners’ rights, he has recently been denied access to phone calls to his family starting from Sunday, June 16.

A source close to Davari’s family confirmed this news to HRANA, saying: “Mr. Davari was transferred from solitary confinement to the judicial suite of Adelabad Prison, Shiraz today. At the same time, by the order of the prison supervising judge, he has been denied the ability to make phone calls to his family.”

Davari went on a hunger strike on June 8 in protest of his relocation to solitary confinement as a punitive measure.

Davari began serving his sentence on May 15 this year in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz.

Earlier in November of 2023, he was sentenced by Branch 1 of the Shiraz Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Seyed Mahmoud Sadati, to three years of imprisonment for the charge of “insulting the Supreme Leader of Iran”, a ban on leaving the country with passport cancellation, a ban on online activities, and mandatory residence in Bardsir, Kerman for two years. Additionally, for the charge of propaganda against the regime in favor of anti-regime groups, he was sentenced to one year and six months of imprisonment.

Under Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, the most severe punishment from multiple charges, which is three years of imprisonment, will be enforceable for him.

A source close to the Davari family told HRANA about the details of the court process: “The court did not cite any examples regarding the charge of “insulting the Supreme Leader of Iran” against the defendant. Furthermore, another part of his case concerning the charge of “disseminating falsehoods” is under review in the Shiraz Criminal Court.”

The hearing on Mohammad Davari’s charges was held in absentia on November 19, 2023, in this judicial body.

Mohammad Davari, aged around 30, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Azad University of Yasuj and is a Political Science undergraduate student at Golestan University of Shiraz. He has a history of arrest and conviction due to his activities.