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HAIL TO THE IRANIAN
WOMEN'S REVOLUTIONISTS FALLEN FOR FREDOM
against
the supreme leader, the arch-reactionary Ayatollah Ali Khomeini,
and his placeman president. The message of
the women when the former president visited a university was plain: <give way or
get lost> in 2023 and still is.
IN MEMORY OF ASRA PANAHI (16)- JINA MAMINI (22) - NIKA SHAKARAMI (16), SARINA ESMAILZADEH (16) HADIS NAJAFI (20), AND MORE WOMEN WHO WERE ASSASINATED SO
FAR BY THE IRANIAN AXIS OF EVIL.
Click here for a total list so far
(Updates
November 21, 2024)
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December 31,
2023 - Preface about the below 3 heroines of Iran by
Gino d'Artali : Beacons of hope and inspiration on the
road towards a long and free Iran . * Jina Amini,
our sister/daughter who martyred herself for freedom;
*Narges Mohammadi, our sister and as I call her 'mother
of a free Iran' and winner of the Nobel Prize of Freedom
2023 and sentenced five times to a total of 31 years in
prison and 154 lashes but who refuses to give in to the
mullahs' regime to wear a hijab or bow to their demands
and therefore is refused medical care although needing
it badly and bringing her live in danger but says "Victory
is not easy, but it is certain" * and Maryam
Akbari Monfared, our sister who's encarcerated since
15 years and refuses to bow down to the mullahs saying "Finally,
one day, I will sing the song of victory from the summit
of the mountain, like the sun. Tomorrow belongs to us"
Read all about them here and let them inspire you on
your road towards a long and free Iran or as we say in
the West: 'Three strikes and the mullahs' regime is out'
Be the finalizing strike dear and brave dissent |
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Please do read
the above and following articles about heroines who risk live and
limb for the women-led revolution and no matter what
they'll never give in nor up!and other stories: click on the underlined
November '24
topics:
About the mullahs' regimes'
hanging campaign against the dissent
&
About the possible regimes ban on
Women Riding Motorcycles
&
Ideological Screening in Teacher
Recruitment: Medieval Constraints
&
Systemic Psychological and Medical
Abuse
And earlier
Actual stories:
Commemoration of the Fallen for Freedom
Part 5
And more commemorational stories
and
Click here for previous inspiring
stories and articles
incl. Red Alerts |
'New' topic: a regimes' re-newed method of
torture: denial of medical care
November 4, 2024
"UN Expert Highlights Alarming
Violations Against Women and Fundamental Freedoms..."
October 19-18 2024 - July 18, 2016
Health taken hostage
And read here more about the
'Nurses 'strike' back':
Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
August 30, 2024:
"Nurses can neutralize security
forces' efforts with unity."
and updates:
August 28, 2024:
Nurses' demands - "A nurse will
die, but will not accept humiliation,":
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"NO to executions"
campaign
In support - reflection and
updates:
Sept. 7 - August 20, 2024
Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
'The mullahs' regime / OHCHR* gallows' dance'
Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
July 8 - 4, 2024:
The-death-sentence-against-Sharifeh-Mohammadi
June 15, 2024:
Prisoner Swap with Iran is
Shameful Reward
June 5 - May 23, 2024:
It |Iran| puts people to death in
order to terrorize the population into silence.
and other stories
*OHCHR - UN Office of
the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Click here for earlier reports
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November 20 - 18, 2024
<<Young woman murdered by
husband...
& Vida Movahed Released
from Hospital...
& <<The Plight of Young
Children Incarcerated with Their Mothers...
& World March of Women
condemns death sentence of Varisheh Moradi...
& <<Nasimeh Eslam Zehi with
Her 7-month-old Baby Held in Iran's Evin Prison...
& <<Nasrin Shahkarami stands trial...
&<<"Mala Jin": The unique
women's houses transforming Middle Eastern society...
& <<Iranian Activist
Reports Sexual Abuse in Detention...
& <<'We'll Make You Confess
to Everything': Iranian Man Tortured to Death in
Custody...
and more actual and revealing news |
November 18 - 15, 2024
<<Nasrin Shahkarami stands
trial...
& <<Roshanak Malai-Alishah
remains detained amid uncertainty about her condition...
& <<Ghafar Akbari dies due
to torture at Malekan Intelligence Detention Center...
& <<Two years of forced
disappearance of Osman Mame, a "Woman-Life-Freedom"
Movement Arrestee...
& <<Nurses and Retirees
Protest Against Injustice in Tehran and Other Cities...
& <<Political activist
Zahra Rezaei arrested in Tehran to serve her prison
sentence...
& <<22 political defendants
sentenced to a total of 161 years of imprisonment in
Isfahan...
and more actual and fact-finding news |
November 15 - 13, 2024
<<Iran Restricts Funeral
Attendance for Journalist Kianoosh Sanjari...
& <<Four IRGC Members
Killed in Southeastern Iran...
& <<Iranian Journalist Dies
by Suicide in Protest Against Political Repression...
& <<'We must turn the 21st
century into a century of Jin,Jiyan, Azadi'...
& <<Iran to Establish 'Hijab
Clinics' for Women Defying Mandatory Headscarf Laws...
& and a lot of unlawfull arrests...
and more actual and fact-finding news
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When one hurts or kills a women
one hurts or kills hummanity and is an antrocitie.
Gino d'Artali
and: My mother (1931-1997) always said to me <Mi
figlio, non esistono notizie <vecchie> perche puoi imparare qualcosa da
qualsiasi notizia.> Translated: <My son, there is no such thing as so
called 'old' news because you can learn something from any news.>
Gianna d'Artali.
Dear reader, let us, apart from all the other
news following please read first the most inspiring but alas also most
disturbing news.
In other words: Rise more for the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' uprisal. Gino
d'Artali
NCRI - November 20, 2024 - in Women's News
<<Young woman murdered by husband in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province
In the town of Bahmai, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, 40-year-old
man fatally stabbed his 35-year-old wife and subsequently ended his own
life. According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for
Human Rights, on Friday, November 15, 2024, Sara Abdar, a resident of
Bahmai, was stabbed multiple times by her husband, Yousef Khazeni. The
tragic incident has been attributed to <family disputes.> Following the
murder,Khazeni, reportedly took his own life by hanging.>>
Source: Hengaw English:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-08-article-19
Vida Movahed
Iranwire - Nov 19, 2024
<<Ahoo Daryaei Released from Hospital, Says Judiciary
The Islamic Republic's judiciary spokesperson has claimed that Ahoo
Daryaei, a student who stripped to her underwear after being harassed by
security forces for her hijab, has been discharged from the hospital and
returned to her family. Asghar Jahangir said on Tuesday that Daryaei was
unwell and sent to the hospital, claiming that "no case has been filed
against her in the judicial system." Responding to a question about the
latest situation of the protesting student, he said, "Considering that
the person was unwell and sent to the hospital, and it was confirmed
that she is ill, she is now with her family." The judiciary spokesperson
further claimed that Daryaei's family is "taking care of her." However,
Jahangir said that he was unaware of any investigation by the
university's security office about the student. Daryaei, a student at
the Science and Research Branch of Islamic Azad University in Tehran,
protested on November 2 by removing her clothes in public. She was
arrested shortly afterward. Her detention sparked widespread domestic
and international reactions, with Amnesty International expressing
concern in a post on X about her transfer to an "unspecified psychiatric
hospital." Following her detention two weeks ago, Daryaei was taken to a
police station. She was then branded mentally ill and transferred to a
psychiatric hospital where, according to Amir Kabir, she "attempted to
escape from the quarantine ward at least once but was blocked by
security forces." As public concern grew over her arrest, university
officials claimed that she was suffering from <mental issues.>
Pro-government Fars News reported that she had attended class in
<inappropriate clothing> and undressed only after being asked to comply
with campus dress codes. Amir Mahjoub, the university's public relations
manager, claimed that police medical teams found her <under severe
mental stress> and noted she had <psychological issues.> >>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/women/136237-ahoo-daryaei-released-from-hospital-says-judiciary/
Note by the Cryfreedom.net editor: As I noted before in other outlets
the name of Vida Movahed, being her real name, is too often mistakingly
mentioned as being miss Ahoo Daryaei but... it really is miss Vida
Movahed. The 'mistake' could be where her Kurdish name is banned by the
regime like our beloved everyones daughter Jina Amini was forced to be
named 'mahsa'. But a treu name cannot be denied just like the force of
the "Woman, Life, Freedom" revolt cannot be denied!
NCRI - November 19, 2024 - in Women's News
<<The Plight of Young Children Incarcerated with Their Mothers: A Life
Shared Behind Bars
In Iran, an often-overlooked aspect of the prison system is the reality
of young children incarcerated with their mothers. According to recent
statistics, women make up 3.6% of the total prison population, as stated
by Gholamali Mohammadi, the head of Iran's Prisons Organization.
However, the exact number of mothers incarcerated with their young
children remains unknown. Based on a detailed article from HamMihan
Daily, this report explores the lives of these women in the infamous
Qarchak Prison, located in Varamin, near Tehran, shedding light on their
unique struggles and the challenging environment where they attempt to
care for their children.
Life Behind Bars: Mahsa's Story"Freedom," ironically, was the first word
Mahsa learned. Mahsa's mother, Afsoon, was arrested two years ago on
murder charges when Mahsa was just a few days old. Allegedly, Afsoon
took responsibility for a crime her husband was involved in, hoping he
could manage their lives on the outside. Yet, after his release, he
disappeared from her life, leaving her in prison with their daughter. In
Qarchak, Mahsa's world is limited to the prison's halls and the confined
mother-child ward, where she spends her days alongside nine other
children whose mothers share a similar fate. These children grow up
hearing stories of freedom and seeing the celebrations when other women
are released, an event that, for Mahsa's mother, brings more pain than
joy as she wonders, "Why should my child grow up here?"
The Lack of Resources and Limited Support
Pregnancy in prison is a severe ordeal for women at Qarchak. The
simplest cravings go unfulfilled, as the prison cannot supply sufficient
food or provide the resources that would ease these women’s hardships.
Some women, if they can afford it, purchase from the prison store, but
many lack the financial means.
Child imprisoned in a prison toilet
The prison has a daycare facility, but it remains largely unused and
only occasionally opens, particularly during official inspections.
Afsoon describes the sense of hopelessness she feels watching her child
in an environment where there are neither resources nor educational
opportunities. While a daycare center was established in 2014, it has
since become a symbolic feature, only brought to life for visits by
Iranian officials. This is a symptom of a larger issue in the clerical
regime's prison system: children are not prioritized. Hanieh Yousefian,
a filmmaker who documented life in Qarchak Prison, reported that despite
the efforts made to introduce play equipment and daycare facilities,
children remain a neglected group within the prison walls. They are
often left under the care of mothers who are themselves in distress,
unable to provide the mental and emotional support a young child
requires.
The Legal Limbo for Young Children and Their Mothers
Iranian law states that children are allowed to stay with their mothers
in prison until the age of two. At this point, they should either be
handed over to family members or, if no relatives are available, placed
in welfare organizations like the Iranian State Welfare Organization (Behzisti).
However, this rule is frequently waived, allowing children to stay with
their mothers until they turn six. For mothers like Afsoon, this
extension represents both relief and anguish-relief in keeping their
children close, and anguish at the thought of their child growing up in
confinement. The social stigma associated with incarcerated mothers
complicates their situations further. Shahrzad Hemmati, a journalist and
social activist, highlights that many women behind bars were compelled
into crime due to the actions of male family members. For example, a
woman may have been coerced by her husband or father into smuggling or
theft and later punished for these actions. These women live in a harsh
reality where, on top of their sentence, they face emotional threats
from family or even their victims' families, who sometimes threaten the
mother's children if a debt or sentence remains unpaid.
Struggling to be Mothers in Prison
Mothers in Qarchak find themselves divided into two groups: those who
keep their children with them in prison and those who are separated from
their children, who are cared for by relatives or the welfare system.
Both groups suffer. For those who have their children in prison, the
lack of sufficient nutrition, healthcare, and personal space creates a
challenging environment. They must witness their children experience
illnesses that spread quickly within the prison, often without immediate
access to proper medical care. Women like Afsoon see the world for their
children as limited and bleak. She describes the small, stuffy room and
the <courtyard> where children can only hear about life beyond the
prison walls.
"When someone mentions freedom, my daughter repeats the word like a
dream she doesn't fully understand," Afsoon recounts with sorrow. For
her, and many other mothers, their children's isolation within the
prison confines becomes a source of profound heartache and guilt.
A Cry for Attention and Change
The situation of incarcerated mothers and their children in Iranian
prisons, especially in facilities like Qarchak, highlights a profound
need for change. Many women face systemic challenges, being either
abandoned by their families or coerced by external threats to stay
quiet. If mothers had better support networks or access to reform
programs, they could reintegrate into society with their children,
breaking the cycle of poverty and crime that often keeps families
trapped in the prison system. Until the corrupt mullahs' regime is
overthrown by the Iranian people, mothers like Afsoon will have to
continue to live with the daily pain of seeing their children grow up
without a childhood.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/11/19/young-children-incarcerated/
World March of Women condemns death sentence of Varisheh Moradi
Editors Note - November 18, 2024
The hanging machine of the mullahs' regime is on an almost non-stop
effort in trying to stop the dissent and especially the women and the
ethnic minorities like the Kurds, the Baluchs and others.
But... more and more the dissents are joined by global protesting voices
that say NO to this inhumane regime which like all other regimes Must
Go!
Read more here:
http://www.cryfreedom.net/ZAA-JMA-2024-nov-wk3P3-Thousands-Protest-Death-Sentence-for-Kurdish-Activist-Verisheh-Moradi.htm
and
http://www.cryfreedom.net/ZAA-JMA-2024-nov-wk4-Death-row-prisoner-Pakhshan-Azizi's-cellmates-demand-justice-for-her.htm
Nasimeh Eslam Zehi with Her 7-month-old Baby
NCRI - November 18, 2024
<<Nasimeh Eslam Zehi with Her 7-month-old Baby Held in Iran's Evin
Prison for Over 400 Days
For over 400 days, Nasimeh Eslam Zehi has been held in detention without
formal charges, sharing a cramped space in Tehran's infamous Evin Prison
with her seven-month-old daughter, Tasnim. Her case highlights the
Iranian regime's ongoing human rights abuses, targeting women, children,
and religious minorities with impunity. Nasimeh Eslam Zehi,
approximately 40 years old, is also the mother of a two-year-old
daughter named Ayesha, who was separated from her during her arrest in
September 2023. Authorities claimed the child was placed in the care of
Iran's Welfare Organization, but despite repeated inquiries, Nasimeh has
not been allowed to see her.
Arrest and Detention
Nasimeh Eslam Zehi and her husband, Arsalan Sheikhi, both Sunni Muslims,
were arrested in Malard, a city in Tehran Province, in September 2023.
After their arrest, they were transferred to Zahedan, a city in
southeastern Iran and the capital of Sistan and Baluchestan Province,
for interrogation. Zahedan is a hotbed of Sunni activism and has
frequently been the target of government crackdowns. Despite being in
custody for over a year, neither Nasimeh nor Arsalan has been formally
charged or tried. Nasimeh Eslam Zehi was later moved to the quarantine
section of the women's ward in Evin Prison, Tehran, where she gave birth
to Tasnim in late April 2024.
Living Conditions
For the first 40 days of Tasnim’s life, the mother and newborn were
confined in a small solitary cell with inadequate ventilation and poor
lighting. They were eventually transferred to the quarantine section of
Evin's women’s ward. The conditions of the ward-a mere 12-square-meter
room with only three beds-pose severe risks to both the physical and
mental health of inmates, especially a vulnerable infant. Tasnim's
presence in such an environment, deprived of proper care and resources,
underscores the Iranian regime's disregard for the basic rights of
children. Experts warn that these conditions could have long-term
consequences for the baby's development.
Other Detainees in the Women's Quarantine
Nasimeh Eslam Zehi and Tasnim share the quarantine ward with six other
detainees, all foreign nationals from countries including Tajikistan,
India, and Jordan. Among them are two 19-year-old sisters, Ayesha Rezai
Waow and Khadija Rezai Waow, who were arrested alongside their mother,
Bornagul Abdullah Waow, and three other women: Zahra Zafar, Eslam Bani
Hassani, and Hajar Zaboli. These women were transferred to Evin Prison
on September 25, 2024, wearing burqas, and are also being held without
clear charges. They face severe restrictions, including being denied
phone calls.
Broader Implications
The Iranian regime has a history of targeting minority groups,
particularly Sunni Muslims, Baluchis, and foreign nationals, often
accusing them of vague <security threats.> The case of Nasimeh Eslam
Zehi and her family exemplifies the regime’s brutal tactics: indefinite
detention, forced separations, and abysmal prison conditions designed to
break the spirit of detainees. Nasimeh's continued separation from her
two-year-old daughter and the forced imprisonment of her newborn
highlight the extent of the regime's inhumanity. The presence of Tasnim
in Evin Prison serves as a stark reminder of the Iranian regime's
willingness to exploit even the youngest and most vulnerable in its
pursuit of control.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/11/18/nasimeh-eslam-zehi-7-month-old-baby/
 
Nasrin Shahkarami Nika shahkarami
Jinha - Womens News Agency 18 Nov 2024
<<Nasrin Shahkarami stands trial
The second trial of Nasrin Shahkarami, mother of Nika Shahkarami, was
held on Sunday.
News Center- Aida Shakarami, sister of Nika Shakarami who disappeared
during the "Jin, Jiyan, Azadi" protests in Iran and was found dead eight
days later, announced on Instagram that the second hearing of her
mother, Nasrin Shakarami, was held on Sunday. Nasrin Shakarami was asked
to sign a letter of repentance but when she refused to sign it, she was
sent to prison with a ban on family visit, Aida Shakarami said.
On October 17, 2024, Nasrin Shakarami was arrested by Iranians security
forces in Khorramabad.>>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/nasrin-shahkarami-stands-trial-36001
And other actual news:
Mala Jin
Medyanews - November 20, 2024
<<"Mala Jin": The unique women's houses transforming Middle Eastern
society
The Rojava revolution in North and East Syria has become a world-famous
example of women's liberation. Women's houses - called "Mala Jin" - have
played a key role in mediation and reconciliation within civil society,
as well as providing education and protection for women. This article
offers a detailed insight into the works of the Mala Jin. The women's
revolution in North and East Syria (NES) has become well-known around
the world. For most people familiar with the revolution, it brings to
mind the Kurdish-led, all-female fighting force known as the Women's
Protections Units (YPJ) and the key role they played in the defeat of
Islamic State (ISIS). But the women's revolution cannot be reduced only
to its military aspects. On the contrary, it has made an impact in every
part of political, economic and social life. The women's movement has
established numerous organisations and institutions within and linked to
the governing Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES)
to address the challenges women face in society. These initiatives
provide structural solutions, including safe houses for women in danger,
educational opportunities for both women and men, and programmes to
foster women's economic independence.
Mala Jin: Women's Houses supported by men
One such institution is the "Mala Jin" (Women's Houses), spaces
organised by women to offer help and support to those facing family
issues or civil disputes. These houses provide a refuge and a framework
for resolving conflicts. The first Mala Jin officially opened on 20
March 2011, predating the Rojava Revolution, which began on 19 July
2012. It was established by Kongra Star (formerly Yekitiya Star), an
organisation founded in 2005 as a clandestine network of mostly Kurdish
women operating under the Ba’ath regime. In its early years, many
members faced persecution, including arrests and torture by security
forces.
Evolution Over Time>>
Read it here:
https://medyanews.net/mala-jin-the-unique-womens-houses-transforming-middle-eastern-society/
Reza Ramezanzadeh
Iranwire - Nov 20, 2024
<<Iranian Activist Arrested Outside His Home in Tehran
The Islamic Republic’s security forces have arrested a political and
civil rights activist outside his home in Tehran. Sources told IranWire
that Reza Ramezanzadeh's arrest is likely connected to a recent sentence
handed down against him. The activist is expected to begin serving an
18-month prison term following his conviction by Branch 28 of the
Revolutionary Court in September for alleged collaboration with
opposition TV channels. The arrest is the latest in a series of legal
challenges for Ramezanzadeh, who has faced multiple detentions for his
activism. He was previously imprisoned for his participation in the
November 2019 nationwide protests in Iran. His most recent detention
happened during the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests on October 9, 2022,
in Tehran. In February this year, authorities summoned him to the Evin
Prison prosecutor's office via telephone, where he was subsequently
arrested and held in the prison's Ward 209. Before his arrest on
Wednesday, Ramazanzadeh had been temporarily released on bail while
awaiting court proceedings.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/136269-iranian-activist-arrested-outside-his-home-in-tehran/
Iranwire - Nov 20, 2024
<<Iranian Activist Reports Sexual Abuse in Detention
A prominent Iranian political activist has reported being sexually
abused by special forces officers during a recent arrest. Hossein
Ronaghi, who had sewn his lips shut in protest against security forces
preventing Kianoosh Sanjari's funeral, detailed his allegations in a
post on X. The 40-year-old activist described being subjected to sexual
abuse and threats during his temporary detention by special forces
officers. "As a well-known 40-year-old activist, I was subjected to
sexual abuse and sexual insults by special forces officers of the
police," Ronaghi wrote, characterizing their behavior as that of "thugs
and rapists." He reported that officers made threats of rape and
directed sexual insults toward his family members during the incident.
Ronaghi had gone to the Tehran Revolutionary Court, where he was
detained for several hours before being released. Four days into his
lip-sewing protest, Ronaghi described deteriorating physical conditions.
"My lips are swollen and wounded, and my physical weakness has
intensified," he said.
He also reported bruising from being assaulted in the special forces
vehicle and recurring nosebleeds. Before these events, Ronaghi, along
with women's rights activist Aliyeh Motamedzadeh, had visited Kianoosh
Sanjari's home in an unsuccessful attempt to prevent his suicide.
Sanjari's death has prompted widespread reactions, including from
Amnesty International, which attributed his suffering to "years of
interrogation, unjust detention, torture, and exile" while noting his
oppressors “remained unpunished." Ronaghi announced plans to visit the
site of Sanjari's suicide alone to lay flowers, saying, "Bringing
flowers is not a crime, nor is holding a sit-in, nor is mourning for a
noble Iranian patriot."
Kianooh Sanjari
Kianoosh Sanjari, an Iranian journalist and political activist whose
love for his homeland drew him back repeatedly despite imprisonment and
persecution, died by suicide on Wednesday in a final act of protest
against the detention of political prisoners. He was 42. His death
followed a public ultimatum demanding the release of four imprisoned
activists, including Fatemeh Sepehri and Toomaj Salehi.
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/136272-iranian-activist-reports-sexual-abuse-in-detention/
Yashar Tabrizi
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 20 Nov 2024
<<Activist Yashar Tabrizi arrested by IRGC Intelligence
Yashar Tabrizi, a civil activist and former political prisoner, has been
arrested once again after being summoned by the Intelligence Department
of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tabriz. This marks
yet another instance in recent years of his repeated detention.
According to reports received by Hengaw Organization for Human Rights,
Yashar Tabrizi was detained on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, after
reporting to the IRGC's news headquarters in Tabriz, following a summons
via phone the previous day. Sources close to the matter indicate that
the IRGC also confiscated the mobile phone of Tabrizi's spouse during
the detention process. As of the time of this report, no detailed
information regarding the reasons for Tabrizi's summons and subsequent
arrest has been disclosed. It should be noted that Yashar Tabrizi has
faced repeated summons, arrests, and judicial actions in the past due to
his civil activities and advocacy efforts.>>
Source: Hengaw English:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-08-article-13
NO to excetions
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 19 Nov 2024
<<Continuation of hunger strikes in the 43rd week of the "No to
Executions Tuesdays" Campaign in 25 different prisons
The "No to Executions Tuesdays" campaign persists in its momentum, now
coinciding with ongoing strikes by prisoners in 25 detention facilities
across Iran. The statement for the 43rd week of this campaign, a copy of
which has been shared with Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, is
presented below:
Escalation of Executions on the Anniversary of the November 2019
Uprising
Coinciding with the fifth anniversary of the November 2019 protests, the
Iranian state has intensified its campaign of brutal executions and
inhumane sentencing, particularly targeting young individuals arrested
during the 2022 protests. As reported last week, six individuals
implicated in the <Ekbatan Case>-Milad Armon, Alireza Kafaei, Alireza
Baramarz Pournak, Hossein Nemati, Navid Najaran, and Amir Mohammad Khosh
Ighbal-were sentenced to death following a judicial process rife with
contradictions, injustice, and ambiguity. Additionally, an unnamed
political prisoner, Mohammad Mahdi , arrested during the 2022 protests,
received a death sentence from Branch 5 of the Criminal Court of
Khorasan Razavi Province.
Since last Tuesday, the religiously oppressive state in power in Iran
has executed 28 individuals. This brings the total number of executions
in November to over 133, including three women and 13 Afghan nationals.
Notably, on November 6 alone, 18 people were executed. In continuation
of its criminal and barbaric executions, the state executed one prisoner
in public and another, Ahmad Alizadeh, twice in Ghezel Hesar Prison-a
profoundly inhumane act. Additionally, Ghafar Akbari was tortured to
death at the Malekan detention center in East Azerbaijan Province,
adding to the state’s catalog of atrocities. We have also learned that
Seyed Alireza Razavi a young man, sentenced to death for <corruption on
Earth> and <waging war against God> by Judge Salavati, was secretly
executed approximately 20 days ago in Ghezel Hesar Prison without his
family being informed. Amid the state's intensified repression and
escalation of executions, the resistance from imprisoned detainees
continues to grow. For 43 consecutive weeks, members of the "No to
Executions Tuesdays" campaign in 25 prisons have held hunger strikes
every Tuesday. Despite severe pressure from authorities, these detainees
persist in their efforts to raise their voices against the state's
execution policies. The "No to Executions Tuesday" campaign condemns all
executions in Iran and urgently calls on the United Nations Special
Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, Ms. Mai Sato, to take immediate
action to save the lives of prisoners condemned to death, a number that
has increased excessively in recent days. The campaign also demands
accountability for those responsible for these inhumane acts. We further
urge the global community to unite and actively support the "No to
Executions Tuesdays" campaign, amplifying the voices of helpless
prisoners facing execution.
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, prisoners in the following facilities
will engage in hunger strikes as part of the campaign's 43rd week:
Evin Prison (Women's Ward, Ward 4, and Ward 8), Ghezel Hesar (Units 3
and 4), Central Prison of Karaj, Great Tehran Penitentiary, Arak,
Khorramabad, Asadabad Isfahan, Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan, Shiban Prison
in Ahvaz, Naqadeh , Nezam Prison in Shiraz, Bam, Kahnuj , Mashhad,
Qaemshahr , Lakan Rasht (Men's and Women's Ward), Ardabil, Tabriz, Urmia,
Salmas, Khoy, Saqqez, Baneh, Marivan and Kamyaran Prison.>>
Source: Hengaw English:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/11/article-70
Iranwire - Nov 19, 2024 - by Roghayeh Rezaei
<<'We'll Make You Confess to Everything': Iranian Man Tortured to Death
in Custody
The rushed burial of Ghafar Akbari, an Iranian father of four who died
in custody after severe torture, was conducted under heavy security
presence in East Azerbaijan Province. Akbari, 48, died on November 16 at
Sina Hospital in Maragheh following three weeks of detention and intense
abuse.
Images of Akbari's body obtained by IranWire show clear signs of
physical torture. According to Mehdi Koukhiyan, an exiled Azeri civil
activist, Akbari faced "intense interrogation." Koukhiyan disclosed that
during interrogation, the officers told Akbari, <We'll make you confess
to even killing Hassan Nasrallah.> According to information obtained by
IranWire, Akbari was tied to a flagpole for hours in wet clothes in
Malekan's freezing November temperatures, suspended by his feet for
prolonged periods, and had his nails forcibly removed. Despite his
deteriorating condition, Akbari was denied medical care and left in
solitary confinement for days in Maragheh prison. According to
information obtained by IranWire Akbari was arrested on October 29 along
with his son-in-law, the son-in-law's brother, Akbari's brother-in-law,
and another individual whose relation to Akbari remains unclear. The
group was detained in connection to the murder of a villager, Malek Ali
Badakhshan, who was killed over a year and a half ago with an axe. The
case had remained unresolved, and no evidence linked Akbari or the
others to the crime. The police investigation into the crime had
remained inconclusive. Koukhiyan told IranWire that the detainees were
severely tortured, even though there was no evidence linking them to the
murder. Officers withheld food and water, pressuring Akbari to confess.
Under duress, Akbari confessed to involvement in the murder. However, he
later retracted his statement before Malekan investigator Akbar
Salmanpour and district prosecutor Morteza Ali-Nasab, claiming it had
been coerced through torture. Despite his retraction, the prosecutor
ordered further <intense interrogation,> a term often synonymous with
physical and psychological torture in Iranian judicial practice. Akbari
eventually repeated the coerced confession but was transferred to
Maragheh prison in poor health. Initially, the prison refused to accept
him due to his deteriorating condition. However, pressure from the
prosecutor forced the prison to place him in Ward 2, a notorious section
known for its psychological and physical torture. As his condition
worsened, Maragheh prison's medical officer recommended a hospital
transfer. Akbari was taken to Sina Hospital in Maragheh, where he fell
into a coma and died two days later, on November 16th. Images obtained
by IranWire show a protest by Akbari's family outside the Malekan
Prosecutor's Office on Sunday. Mehdi Koukhiyan said that Akbari's family
has been under significant pressure to remain silent about his death in
custody. "The funeral announcement was issued at 4:40 PM on Monday,
stating that the burial would take place at 5 PM, leaving only 20
minutes for anyone to be informed," Koukhiyan explained. Additional
photos and videos obtained by IranWire show a heightened security
presence in Malekan during this time. According to Koukhiyan, the status
and well-being of others detained alongside Akbari remain unclear.
Akbari's burial occurred around 5 PM in his home village, with many
Malekan residents attending.
Koukhiyan, who shared news of Akbari's death and rushed burial on his
Telegram channel, said, "In our region, it's not customary to bury
someone after sunset. It's unheard of to hold a funeral just 20 minutes
after the announcement, as it doesn't allow enough time for relatives
and acquaintances to attend." Koukhiyan referred to a tradition among
Iranian Turks, which, based on the account of Fatemeh Zahra's nighttime
burial - the daughter of the Prophet of Islam - deems burials after dark
unacceptable. However, images of Akbari's burial obtained by IranWire
show it took place on Monday evening.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/136233-well-make-you-confess-to-everything-iranian-man-tortured-to-death-in-custody/
Iranwire - Nov 18, 2024
<<Two Basij Forces Killed in Southeastern Iran
Unidentified assailants killed two members of Iran's Basij paramilitary
force in southeastern Sistan and Baluchistan Province. The military
personnel, identified as Vahid Akbarian and Valiollah Zahedi, were
traveling home from work in their private vehicle when they were
attacked by what Iranian authorities described as <terrorist elements.>
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) Ground Forces Quds Base
confirmed the attack through its public relations office, according to
the Tasnim news agency. IRGC officials stated that an operation to
locate and arrest the perpetrators is currently underway.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/136193-two-basij-forces-killed-in-southeastern-iran/
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