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Wednesday 17 June 2015
27 Executions in Iran- One Execution Every Two Hours So Far in June
Tuesday 16 June 2015
IRAN: 25 Prisoners Transferred for Execution- International Community Maintains its Silence
Another group of 25 prisoners have been transferred for execution in the coming days in Ghezelhesar prison. The total number of the executions since May 6. in Ghezelhesar prison will reach to 80, if the prisoners transferred today are executed. Meanwhile the international community maintains its silence towards the arbitrary mass-executions by the Iranian authorities. Once again Iran Human Rights calls for the international reactions.
Iran Human Rights, June 6, 2015: According to reports by reliable sources in Iran, 25 prisoners have been 
transferred to solitary confinement in the Ghezelhesar prison of Karaj (west of Tehran). These prisoners are scheduled to be executed in the coming two days. All the prisoners are charged with drug-related offences. Previous reports from IHR shows that many of the prisoners charged with drug offences are subjected to torture, forced confessions and unfair trials.
transferred to solitary confinement in the Ghezelhesar prison of Karaj (west of Tehran). These prisoners are scheduled to be executed in the coming two days. All the prisoners are charged with drug-related offences. Previous reports from IHR shows that many of the prisoners charged with drug offences are subjected to torture, forced confessions and unfair trials.
According to reports by IHR, 56 prisoners have been executed in the Ghezelhesar prison of Karaj since May 6. 44 of these executions have taken place following a peaceful gathering of the prisoners in the prison yard where they were carrying handwritten banners asking the Iranian Supreme leader Ali Khamenei for reduction in their sentences. If the 25 prisoners transferred today are executed the number of executions for drug offences in the Ghezelhesar prison will pass 80. There are more than 2000 prisoners who are on the death row for drug offences in this prison.
IHR strongly condemns the unprecedented number of executions in one prison, and calls for the international community to stop its silence and show immediate reaction.
Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, the spokesperson of IHR said: “Hundreds of prisoners are in serious danger of execution. The United Nations, European Union and all countries with diplomatic ties with Iran must stop their silence and react immediately in order to stop a humanitarian disaster in the Iranian prisons.
24 of the prisoners who were transferred today were from different rooms in the Unit 2 of Ghezelhesar prison, while one prisoner identified as “H. N.” was transferred from the new “Cenra prison of the greater Tehran”. According to IHR’s sources “H. N.” stubbed and murdered an Afghan prisoner while being transferred and his execution is most probably postponed due to the new “murder” charges. Seven of the prisoners from the Unit 2 (room no. 1) of Ghezelhesar are identified as: “Reza Mansouri, Reza Karegari, Jasem Veisi, Salar mahmoudzadeh, Ali Taghipour, Behrouz Sahraei and Mostafa Kouhi”.
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Mass-Executions Continue: 11 Executed in Ghezelhesar Prison
More than 30 other prisoners might be executed in the coming days. They are being held in the quarantine of the Ghezelhesar prison now.
Iran Human Rights, June 8, 2015: According to reports by reliable sources, 11 prisoners were hanged in the Ghezelhesar prison of Karaj (west of Tehran) early Monday morning.
On Saturday IHR reported about the transfer of 25 prisoners to the quarantine of the Ghezelhesar prison for execution. The number increased to 47 as IHR received reports about the transfer of additional 22 prisoners from Rajai Shahr and Greater Tehran Central prison to Gehzelhesar for execution. 
The remaining prisoners are being held in the quarantine of the prison and their executions can be implemented in the coming hours or days.
All of these prisoners are convicted of drug offences. One of the prisoners who was hanged today is identified as “Mahmood Samimi” (picture).
Since May 6, at least 67 prisoners convicted of drug offences have been executed in the Ghezelhesar prison of Karaj (west of Tehran). The executions dramatically increased after a group of Ghezelhesar death row prisoners gathered in the prison yard calling on the Iranian Supreme leader Ali Khamenei to reduce their sentences. This happened on May 21. Since then prisoners have been executed every week in groups of 11 up to 22 executions at a time.
The international community has not reacted to these executions yet.
13 Prisoners Hanged to Death in Iran- One Hanged in Public
Iran Human Ri
ghts, June 12 2015: According to official reports from Iran, 13 prisoners were hanged to death between Wednesday and Thursday.
ghts, June 12 2015: According to official reports from Iran, 13 prisoners were hanged to death between Wednesday and Thursday.
A state-run newspaper in Iran reported on the execution of 11 prisoners in Karaj’s Rajai Shahr Prison on Wednesday. The newspaper listed their charges as murder and gang-related, but did not provide any details except for their ages ranging from 25 to 57.
The website of the Attorney General of the province of Ardebil reported on the execution of one prisoner on Thursday for possessing 163 grams of heroine. The charge was reportedly issued in branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court in Orumiyeh where the prisoner was sentenced to death by hanging.
The Attorney General’s office of the province of Fars reported on the public execution of “Mohammad Javad V.”, a prisoner charged with rape. The prisoner was publicly hanged to death amid onlookers in the county of Fasa.
Two Prisoners Hanged to Death in Rasht on Saturday
Two Prisoners with drug related charges were hanged to death in Rasht on Saturday
Iran Human Rights, June 15, 2015: According to official reports from the Department of Justice in Gilan, two prisoners with drug related charges were hanged to death in Lakan Prison (I.e. Rasht Central Prison) on Saturday morning. The report identifies the prisoners as E.M., 54 years old and Q.P., 44 years old.
The report claims that E.M. was charged with possession of 994 Kilograms of heroin and Q.P. was charged with selling, buying, and possessing 24 Kilograms of opium.
Iran executed four people a day last month
By 6/2/15 (Newsweek): The figures, released by Iran Human Rights (IHR), a not-for-profit, human rights organisation based in Oslo, has been confirmed by several independent sources within Iran, according to the group. IHR now fears that several hundred prisoners are due to be put to death as part of a mass execution at Ghezelhesar prison where more than 2,000 death row prisoners are held, mostly for drugs charges.
Since the beginning of May, 56 prisoners from Ghezelhesar prison have been executed, and 34 of the executions took place after the prisoners gathered peacefully in the prison yard carrying handwritten banners asking the Iranian Supreme leader for forgiveness.
The incredible rate of public hangings shows no sign of slowing down, with the group also reporting that at least 17 people were put to death across the country on Monday alone. 12 of these executions took place at Ghezelhesar prison, with all the prisoners charged with drug offences.
“Hundreds of prisoners might be executed in Ghezelhesar prison if the international community continues its silence,” warns Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, the founder of IHR, who explains that in the past there have been several rounds of group executions within a week, most notably at Vakilabad prison in 2011.
According to reports collected by IHR, at least 450 people have been executed in the first five months of 2015 in Iran. Amiry-Moghaddam says this year the average is higher than what it was last year, when an average of two per day were executed. Despite Iranians celebrating Iranian New Year in March, when there is usually a lull in executions, an average of three per day have been executed so far this year.
“It is very high. We haven’t seen any improvement,” says Amiry Moghaddam. “The situation inside the prisons is very desperate.” Moghaddam says the group’s research indicates that many of those executed could have been innocent, and that use of torture is systematic, detailing how prisoners are beaten with cables and subjected to electric shocks, and in one case, an innocent man was reportedly forced to sign a confession while blindfolded.
The IHR is also reporting the public execution of a man in the city of Jiroft, in southeastern Iran on Monday. The unidentified man was charged with kidnapping and raping a 10-year-old girl. Pictures published by the state media show a crowd of several children watching the public execution.
Six Executions in Iran- One Public Executions in Front of Children
Iran Human Rights, June 1, 2015: Iranian state media reported about the public execution of a man in the city of Jiroft (southeastern Iran) on Monday June 1. The man who was not identified by name was charged with kidnapping and sexual intercourse with a 10 year old girl. The pictures published by the state media show a crowd including several children watching the public execution.
The Iranian daily newspaper Khorasan reported about the execution of one prisoner in the Vakilabad prison of Mashhad (Northeastern Iran). The man who was not identified by name was charged with murder. The execution was carried out on Wednesday May 27, said the report.
The Human Rights News Agency (HRANA) reported about execution of four prisoners in the prison of Urmia (Northwestern Iran) early Monday morning June 1. The prisoners who were all convicted of drug-related charges were identified as “Ardalan Rahdar”, “Mohammad Rashid Rahdar”, “Habib Rahdar” and “Shirzad Rashidi”. Three of the men were cousins. The four executions of Urmia have not been announced by the official Iranian sources yet.
Ghezelhesar Prison: 12 Prisoners Executed- 56 Executions in Less Than One Month
Iran Human Rights, June 1, 2015: Twelve of the prisoners who were transferred from Unit 2 of the Ghezelhesar prison (Karaj, west of Tehran) were executed Monday morning, reported Iran Human Rights (IHR) sources from Iran. The report has been confirmed by several independent sources. All the prisoners were charged with drug offences. Identities of the prisoners will be published later. 
On saturday IHR reported about the transfer of 13 death row prisoners to the quarantine of Ghezelhesar prison. Later reports show that the actual number of the prisoners who were transferred was 14. Two of the prisoners were for reasons IHR will publish later, not executed .
In less than one month 56 prisoners from Unit 2 of Ghezelhesar prison have been executed. 34 of the executions has taken place after the prisoners gathered peacefully in the prison yard carrying handwritten banners asking the Iranian Supreme leader for forgiveness.
More than 2000 death row prisoners are held in Unit 2 of Ghezelhesar prison. All the prisoners are sentenced to death for drug-related charges. IHR has received several testimonies on unfair trials, torture and forced confessions.
According to reports collected by IHR at least 450 people have been executed in the first five months of 2015 in Iran.
IHR strongly condemns the arbitrary mass-executions of Ghezelhesar prison and calls for the international community to react. Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam said: ” Hundreds of prisoners might be executed in Ghezelhesar prison if the international community continues its silence. Iranian authorities’ use of the death penalty can only be compared to the ISIS. Unfortunately the arbitrary executions don’t seem to have any consequences for the Iranian authorities”.
Three Executions in Iran Today- One Hanged in Public
Iran Human Rights, May 31, 2015: Three prisoners were hanged in two different Iranian cities today, reported the Iranian state media.
Two prisoners charged with drug offences were hanged in the prison of Sari, reported the official website of the
Judiciary in Mazandaran province (Northern Iran). The prisoners who were identified as “A. Gh.” charged with trafficking of 1400 grams of heroin, and “N. R.” for possession of 29 kilograms and 320 grams of opium, said the report.
Judiciary in Mazandaran province (Northern Iran). The prisoners who were identified as “A. Gh.” charged with trafficking of 1400 grams of heroin, and “N. R.” for possession of 29 kilograms and 320 grams of opium, said the report.
The state run Mehr news agency reported about public execution of a prisoner in Shiraz. The prisoner who was not identified by name was charged with eight cases of rape, said the report. He was hanged in the “Ghahramanan” square of Shiraz.
The above mentioned charges have not been confirmed by independent sources.
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