Iran | Executions in Khorramabad, Gachsaran, Arak

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); January 17, 2025: The execution of a prisoner named Mohammad Amiri-Bahravand, who had been sentenced to death (qisas) for "premeditated murder," was carried out on Thursday morning at Khorramabad Central Prison (Parsilon). Earlier, the execution of two other prisoners on the same day had been reported.

According to information obtained by Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO), the death sentence of Mohammad Amiri-Bahravand, a 32-year-old man, was carried out at Khorramabad Central Prison on Thursday, January 16. He had been sentenced to qisas for "premeditated murder."

A knowledgeable source told Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO), “Mohammad Amiri-Bahravand was from Lorestan and had been arrested four years ago on charges of murdering a relative. He was sentenced to qisas.”

With the execution of Mohammad Amiri-Bahravand, the total number of executions on Thursday at Khorramabad Central Prison has risen to three.

The execution of this prisoner has not been announced by Iranian domestic media or official sources at the time of writing this report.

The lack of classification for murder charges in Iran means that all murder cases, regardless of circumstances, severity, or motive, can result in a death sentence.

According to information obtained by Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO), the death sentences of two men were carried out at Khorramabad Central Prison on the morning of Thursday, January 16. The two prisoners have been identified as Saman Davoudian, 31, and Rashid Zeynabi, 36, both sentenced to qisas for "premeditated murder."

A knowledgeable source told Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO), “Saman Davoudian was from Aligudarz and belonged to the Hassanvand tribe of Lorestan. He was arrested six years ago on murder charges and sentenced to death. Rashid Zeynabi was from Borujerd, arrested four years ago on murder charges, and sentenced to qisas. He was the father of one child.”

The execution of these two prisoners has not been reported by Iranian domestic media or official sources at the time of writing this report.

Execution in Gachsaran

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); January 15, 2025: In October of last year, the execution of a prisoner with disabilities named Ebrahim Shooli, who had been sentenced to death on drug-related charges, was carried out secretly and without public notice in Gachsaran Prison.

According to information obtained by Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO), the death sentence of a man was carried out at Gachsaran Prison on the morning of Sunday, October 27. The identity of the prisoner, sentenced to death on drug-related charges, has been confirmed as Ebrahim Shooli.

A knowledgeable source told Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO), “Ebrahim Shooli had a disability and had lost one of his legs. He was arrested four years ago on drug-related charges and sentenced to death.”

The source added, “Ebrahim Shooli’s execution was carried out without allowing a final meeting or farewell with his family.”

The execution of this prisoner has not been announced by Iranian domestic media or official sources at the time of writing this report.

The number of prisoners executed on drug-related charges has risen sharply and consistently over the past four years. In 2023, there was an 84% increase compared to 2022, when 256 people were executed for drug-related offenses. In 2023, this number reached 471.

Execution in Arak

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); January 14, 2025: The execution of a prisoner named Pouya Asgari, who had been sentenced to death on drug-related charges, was carried out at Arak Central Prison.

According to a report by HRANA News Agency, the death sentence of a man was carried out at Arak Central Prison on the morning of Sunday, January 12. The identity of the prisoner, sentenced to death on drug-related charges, has been confirmed as 37-year-old Pouya Asgari.

The report, quoting informed sources, stated, “This prisoner had been arrested in 2020 on charges related to drug offenses and was subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary.”

The execution of this prisoner has not been announced by Iranian domestic media or official sources at the time of writing this report.

Source: Iran Human Rights, Staff, January 14-17, 2025

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