Tag: Naqadeh

Amin Khaledi Hassanabadi Sentenced to Five Years in Prison on Political Charges

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Amin Khaledi Hassanabadi, Naqadeh

HRANA  – Amin Khaledi Hassanabadi, a citizen currently held in Naqadeh Prison, has been sentenced by Branch 2 of the Revolutionary Court of Urmia to five years in prison.

According to Kolbar News, Branch 2 of the Revolutionary Court of Urmia, presided over by Judge Shahini, sentenced Mr. Khaledi Hassanabadi to five years in prison on the charge of “assembly and collusion to commit a crime against national security.” The verdict was issued in October 2025 and was later formally communicated to him in Naqadeh Prison.

According to the report, Khaledi Hassanabadi was arrested earlier this year by security forces in Oshnavieh County and transferred to one of Urmia’s security detention centers. After completing the interrogation process, he was moved to Naqadeh Prison. Throughout his detention, this citizen has been denied access to legal counsel.

Naqadeh: Farhad Karimi Sentenced to Six Months in Prison

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Farhad Karimi, Naqadeh, فرهاد کریمی

HRANA– Farhad Karimi, from Naqadeh, has been sentenced to six months in prison by Branch 103 of the Criminal Court of this city.

According to Kolbar News, Branch 103 of the Naqadeh Criminal Court, presided over by Judge Hejazi, sentenced Mr. Karimi to six months in prison on “suspicion of collaboration with one of anti-regime groups.”

Karimi was arrested on June 24, 2025, and transferred to one of Urmia’s detention facilities. After the interrogation process, he was moved to Naqadeh Prison. He was eventually released on bail from Naqadeh Prison on Tuesday, August 12.

During his detention, Farhad Karimi was denied access to a lawyer.

Although, under Article 302 of Iran’s Code of Criminal Procedure, charges such as “propaganda against the regime” fall under the jurisdiction of the Revolutionary Court, in some smaller cities such cases are tried in Criminal Courts. This practice, stemming from the absence or limited structure of Revolutionary Courts in smaller towns, is inconsistent with the law but has become common in practice due to the lack of specialized judicial institutions.

No Contact Six Days After Arrest of Theater Director Ali Qebchaq-Shahi

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Ali Qebchaq-Shahi, HRANA, Naqadeh

HRANA News Agency – Ali Qebchaq-Shahi, a writer and theater director from Naqadeh, was arrested by security forces in the city on Wednesday, June 26, and has since been held incommunicado.

Based on information received by HRANA, Qabchaq-Shahi was arrested by security forces in Naqadeh on June 25, and taken to an undisclosed location.

Despite six days having passed since his arrest, there is still no information regarding the reasons for his detention, the charges against him, or where he is being held.

Ali Qebchaq-Shahi is a writer and theater director from Naqadeh.

Mohammad-Ali Azari Arrested by Security Forces in Urmia

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Mohammad-Ali Azari, Naqadeh, Urmia

HRANA News Agency – Yesterday, March 28, Mohammad-Ali Azari, a resident of Urmia, was arrested by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location.

Kurdpa has identified him as Mohammad-Ali Azari, father of two, originally from Naqadeh and currently residing in Urmia.

According to the report, Mr. Azari was arrested yesterday by security forces who used violence during the raid on his home. His arrest is reportedly linked to his participation in a Nowruz (Persian New Year) celebration. Each year, the regime’s security forces attempt to prevent Nowruz celebrations, resorting to summoning, threatening, and arresting dozens of citizens to that end.

As of now, there is no information about his whereabouts or the charges brought against him.

Five People Arrested in Naqadeh by Security Forces

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alal Mohammadi, Ayoub Armand, HRANA, Khaled Mohammadi, Masoud Mahmoudpour, Mohammad Taher Eliasi, Naqadeh

According to HRANA, quoting Kolbar News, five residents of Naqadeh have been arrested.

Previously, the identity of one of the detainees, Ayoub Armand, had been confirmed. The identities of the other four have now been reported as Jalal Mohammadi, Khaled Mohammadi, Mohammad Taher Eliasi, and 25-year-old Masoud Mahmoudpour.

The report states that Jalal Mohammadi and his cousin Khaled Mohammadi were arrested on Monday, January 13, by security forces at their homes without a court warrant.

Additionally, Mr. Armand and Mr. Eliasi were arrested yesterday, January 16, while Mr. Mahmoudpour was taken into custody on Wednesday, January 15, by security forces.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for their arrests, their whereabouts, or the charges against them.

In 2024, HRANA documented 561 cases of human rights violations in West Azerbaijan Province, including Naqadeh, placing it third among all provinces in Iran for reported violations.

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Ayoub Armand Arrested by Security Forces in Naqadeh

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Ayoub Armand, HRANA, Naqadeh

HRANA News Agency – Today, January 16, Ayoub Armand, a 35-year-old married resident of Naqadeh, was arrested by security forces in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location, according to Kurdpa.

Ayoub Armand was reportedly detained without a judicial warrant and with the use of violence.

As of now, no information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest, the charges against him, or his whereabouts.

In 2024, HRANA documented 561 cases of human rights violations in West Azerbaijan Province, including Naqadeh, placing it third among all provinces in Iran for reported violations.

Salam Azari Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison by Mahabad Revolutionary Court

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Mahabad, Naqadeh, Salam Azari, سلام آذری

Salam Azari, a resident of Naqadeh, has received a one-year and six-month prison sentence from Branch 1 of the Mahabad Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Doosti.

According to HRANA, quoting Kurdpa, the court convicted Mr. Azari of “membership in one of the opposition parties,” resulting in a one-year prison term, and “propaganda against the regime,” adding an additional six months.

Security forces arrested Salam (Shahin) Azari in Naqadeh in November 2023, during a raid on his family home. They transferred him to a security detention facility in Urmia, where he underwent interrogation, before moving him to Naqadeh Prison.

In February 2023, Mr. Azari was released on bail after spending several months in detention.

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Four Prisoners Executed in Different Prisons Across Iran

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Birjand, Firouzabad, Firuzabad, Hamid Moradian, Kermanshah, Naqadeh, Shiraz, Urmia, Urmia prison

In recent days, four prisoners were executed in prisons in Kermanshah, Urmia, Shiraz, and Birjand on charges related to murder and drug offenses.

At dawn on Saturday, December 21, Hamid Moradian, a resident of Firuzabad, Lorestan, was hanged in Kermanshah Prison. According to information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Moradian had previously been arrested on murder charges and sentenced to death by judicial authorities.

On Monday, December 23, a prisoner convicted of drug-related offenses was executed in Urmia Prison following a Revolutionary Court ruling. HRANA has identified the individual as Loghman Shangeh, a resident of Naqadeh.

Today, December 24, HRANA reported that “Amin Farahmand” was executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz, on drug-related charges.

Finally, Haal Vsh reported today the execution of 28-year-old Davood Ghaljaie, a father of one, in Birjand Prison. He was arrested in 2019 on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Birjand. According to the report, his execution was carried out without a final family visit.

As of the time of this report, none of these executions have been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant officials.

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.

Prisoner Executed in Naqadeh Prison for Drug Offenses

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Naqadeh, Piranshahr, Vahid Binami

Today, October 31, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted on drug-related charges was carried out in Naqadeh Prison.

HRANA has identified the prisoner as Vahid Binami, a 40-year-old resident of Piranshahr. He was previously arrested on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary.

As of this report, prison officials and responsible authorities have not yet publicly announced the execution of this prisoner.

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 Another Prisoner Along with Kamran Sheikheh in Urmia Prison

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Hassan Yousefi Azar, HRANA, Kamran Sheikheh, Naqadeh, Urmia prison

Today, Thursday, July 25th, in addition to the execution of Kamran Sheikheh, a Sunni prisoner in Urmia Prison, the execution of another prisoner was carried out in this prison.

This prisoner has been identified by HRANA as Hassan Yousefi Azar. Mr. Yousofi Azar, a resident of Naqadeh, had previously been arrested on charges of murder and subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary.

As of the time of this report, the execution of these prisoners has not been announced by prison officials and relevant authorities.
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, Urmia Prison carried out 29 executions in 2023. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.