Human Rights In Iran

🔴 Sentencing of Naser Bakarzadeh to Death

Human Rights in Iran:

On Wednesday, Naser Bakarzadeh, a resident of West Azerbaijan Province and currently held in Urmia Central Prison, was sentenced to death for the third time.

According to available information, the repeated issuance of a death sentence in this case raises serious concerns regarding the fairness of judicial proceedings and adherence to due process standards. The reimposition of capital punishment, particularly in cases marked by legal ambiguity or previous rulings, underscores ongoing concerns about the application of the death penalty in Iran.

Human Rights in Iran reiterates its opposition to the use of the death penalty and stresses that the right to life and the right to a fair trial are fundamental principles under international human rights law.

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🔴 Human Rights in Iran:

On Monday, Iranian security and law enforcement forces arrested at least 246 additional citizens in connection with the ongoing nationwide protests.

According to reports, the arrests were carried out in multiple regions, including:
• Esfarayen (1 person)
• Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh (1 person)
• North Khorasan Province (56 people)
• East Azerbaijan Province — including Tabriz, Sahand, Basmenj, Mianeh, and Jolfa (48 people)
• Alborz Province (6 people)
• Kermanshah Province (11 people)
• Saman County (31 people)
• Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province (86 people)
• Tehran (6 people)

These coordinated arrests across several provinces reflect the continued escalation of measures aimed at suppressing public dissent. Human Rights in Iran expresses serious concern over the scale of detentions and reiterates that mass arrests of protesters constitute violations of the rights to peaceful assembly, freedom of expression, and due process.

Further details regarding the identities and conditions of those detained remain limited at this time.

Amnesty International has expressed grave concern, stating that individuals detained in connection with the nationwide protests of January 2026 are facing a serious risk of torture, ill-treatment, and widespread violations of their fundamental civil rights.

According to Amnesty International, thousands of people who have been arbitrarily arrested in Iran in the aftermath of these protests are at risk of torture and other forms of abuse, including sexual violence and grossly unfair judicial proceedings, which may result in severe sentences such as lengthy terms of imprisonment or even the death penalty. Furthermore, the fate and whereabouts of a significant number of protesters remain unknown.

The international human rights organization added that concerns regarding the situation of those detained in protests that began on 28 December have intensified, particularly in light of directives issued by the Head of the Judiciary instructing prosecutors to take uncompromising action, as well as statements by senior officials equating the protests with crimes punishable by death.

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🔴 Roozbeh Alipour, Behzad Sahhti, Laya Jabik, Mohsen Azizi-Nejad, Maryam Alipour, Ommolbanin Dehghan, Maedeh Dolatabadi, Farhad Jangizehi, Ehsan Nedaei-Hour, Maryam Babakhani, Ali Moslehi, Amirhossein Zivodari, Ali Eivazi, Asu Keykhosravi, Masoud Abadi-Fard Azari, Parisa Parkar, Hasti Pakzad, Parisa Sedighi, Roya Reisi, Hamed Arbabzehi, Meysam Damandan (Arbab), Farhan Pasaj (Arbab), Saeid Hassanzehi, Ali Sheikhi, Hija Omidi, Saeid Karimbeygi, Sina Ghazanfari, Abdollah Sarbigi, Mohsen Rosta, Behzad Ghavami, Soran SahraGerd, Saeid Reisi, and Mehrane Bagheri were arrested by security forces in multiple cities across Iran, including Tehran, Urmia, Minab, Ramsar, Isfahan, and several other regions.

Many of these individuals were arrested outside the framework of due legal process and have been denied their fundamental rights, including access to legal counsel, contact with family members, and information regarding the charges against them. Their continued detention in undisclosed locations for prolonged periods raises serious concerns.

These actions represent clear violations of international human rights standards, particularly the right to personal liberty and the right to a fair and transparent judicial process.



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The bloody crackdown on the protests in Dey of the current year was accompanied by attacks by security forces on hospitals, obstruction of the right to medical treatment, the arrest of injured individuals, and the perpetration of various human rights violations against medical personnel, including doctors and healthcare workers.

Amnesty International calls on physicians, nurses, and other members of the medical and healthcare community to contact the organization to share information, experiences, and firsthand observations.

We kindly request that this channel be used to disseminate news reports on social media platforms.

Through the collection of detailed and legally grounded documentation, Amnesty International seeks to inform the international community of the international crimes committed by officials of the Islamic Republic and to support those seeking justice.

As always, the identities of those who make contact will remain strictly confidential with Amnesty International, and all security concerns will be fully respected.

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🔴 Prolonged Internet Disruption in Iran Enters Third Week

Human Rights in Iran:

On Sunday, NetBlocks reported that despite a brief and temporary restoration of international connectivity around 3:00 a.m., the internet shutdown in Iran has now entered its third week.

NetBlocks further stated that during this period, some online platforms have been selectively placed on a whitelist, and in recent days, a number of users have managed to access international communications through methods that bypass restrictions.

However, despite official claims that “around 40% of internet connectivity has been restored,” field evidence and user reports indicate that in many provinces, access to the internet continues to be affected by widespread disruptions, severe instability, and strict limitations. This situation has effectively undermined reliable and meaningful access to online services and resources, particularly international communications, for a significant portion of the population, casting serious doubt on official assertions regarding the restoration of internet services.

🔴 Arrest of Venous Hossein-Nejad, a Bahai Citizen in Kerman

Human Rights in Iran:

On Sunday, Venous Hossein-Nejad, a 28-year-old Baha’i citizen residing in Kerman Province, was arrested by security forces.

As of the time of this report, no further details have been released regarding the reasons for her arrest, her place of detention, or her current condition. The arrest of Baha’i citizens in Iran continues amid persistent restrictions and systematic discrimination against members of this religious minority.

Human Rights in Iran expresses concern over the continued targeting of Baha’i citizens and emphasises that arbitrary arrests and violations of religious freedom constitute clear breaches of fundamental human rights and international legal standards.

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, according to reports from domestic Iranian media, in recent days, a wave of arrests has taken place following the nationwide protests of Dey 1404. These arrests, involving at least 1,574 citizens, occurred in , , , , Bushehr, Hormozgan, Shahrood, Kermanshah, Isfahan, Zanjan, Arak, Ilam, Hamedan, Rey, Semnan, Damghan, Shushtar, and Ardabil.

The charges attributed to the detainees include "disturbing public order," "leading and directing protests," "membership in anti-government and opposition groups," "armed activities," "connections with Israel and Mossad," "arson and destruction of public property," and "intentional killing of security personnel." Some individuals were also accused of "engaging in online activities against national security," "possession of cold and fi****ms," "consumption of alcoholic beverages," and "manufacturing improvised explosives."

Furthermore, the security agencies responsible for these arrests included the Ministry of Intelligence, the Law Enforcement Force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Quds Force and provincial intelligence units), and the police command of Tehran and other counties. Most reports did not disclose the identities of the detainees and reported the publication of coerced confessions. This extensive wave of arrests has been covered by state-affiliated media under the label of "rioting."

, during the nationwide protests in Iran, dozens of citizens from various regions of the country were arrested by security forces. These arrests were often carried out without judicial warrants and outside the framework of the law, with many detainees being deprived of the right to legal counsel, notification of their families, and proper detention conditions.

The detainees include: Mostafa Mohammadhasan ( ), Parisa Bakhtiari ( ), Hossein Ramazanpour ( ), Mohsen Shabani ( ), Nabi Omidi (Ilam), Vahid Latifnejad (Ilam), Yazdan Azizi (Ilam), Mohsen Bavir (Abdanan), Azhvan Khezrian (Sardasht), Saeed Doroudi (Tehran), Mohammad Hadi Jafarpoor (Shiraz), Ghazal Ghalandari (Yasuj), Erfan Mavasati (Tehran), Sadiq Yusefpoor (Saqqez), Sina Mirzabeigi, Milad Mirzabeigi, Payam Mirzabeigi (Ilam), Hamed Delavari and A***n Osmani (Saqqez), Abdolreza Ghandehari (Neyshabur), Kiumars Vaezi (Sanqor), Ashkan Kalki (Urmia), Masoud Kiani (Eslamabad-e-Gharb), Omid Gozal (Tabriz), Arash Nikkhoo (Dehdasht), Sina Kiani (Tehran), and Ashkan Mardani (Abdanan).

According to documents and reports published by human rights organizations, these arrests violate fundamental principles of human rights, including the right to personal liberty, the right to legal counsel, and the right of family members to be informed of the detainee’s status.

Furthermore, all detainees were transferred to detention centers affiliated with security agencies for interrogation and judicial proceedings, and detailed information regarding their charges or legal process is not publicly available.

These cases represent examples of the repression and intimidation of civil activists, teachers, students, and ordinary citizens in Iran, in the context of popular protests.

According to reports by the Tasnim News Agency, the Islamic Republic authorities are seeking to seize the assets of Mohammad Saeedi-Nia, which include a chain of cafés operating in Tehran and several other provinces across Iran.

Based on this report, by emphasizing the monetary value of Mohammad Saeedi-Nia’s assets and juxtaposing it with the alleged damages resulting from the nationwide protests of January 2026 in Tehran, the authorities appear to be engaging in a deliberate effort to securitize economic and guild-based activities and to legitimize the confiscation or seizure of property within the context of social protests.

From a human rights perspective, such an approach constitutes a violation of fundamental principles of fair trial, the presumption of innocence, and the prohibition of collective punishment. This is because, in the absence of a final judicial verdict and without the establishment of individual criminal responsibility, private assets are portrayed as instruments of pressure and intimidation.

This mode of narrative construction serves less as a means of public information and more as a tool of political deterrence, aimed at suppressing the right to protest and dissent.

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Human Rights in Iran:

On Tuesday, Arman Shapouri, a 24-year-old teacher, was arrested by security forces in the city of Izeh during nationwide public protests.

According to available information, more than 22 days have passed since his arrest, and as of Wednesday, Arman Shapouri has had no contact with his family. To date, no information has been disclosed regarding his condition, place of detention, or the security institution responsible for his arrest.

Human Rights in Iran expresses serious concern over the enforced disappearance, lack of transparency, and continued denial of basic legal and family contact rights, which constitute clear violations of domestic and international human rights standards.

The National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran has reported that during the protests on January 7 and 8, 2026 (18th and 19th of Dey 1404), a total of 3,117 people were killed, of whom 2,427 were described as “innocent civilians and security forces”, while the identities of 690 additional victims have not been disclosed. No further details regarding the circumstances or locations of these deaths have been provided.

From a human rights perspective, these events raise serious concerns. The killing of civilians and the lack of transparency regarding the number and identities of victims are inconsistent with Iran’s obligations under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. These international instruments emphasize the right to life, personal security, freedom of peaceful assembly, and the right to a fair trial, and any use of force against civilians without adherence to legal principles and independent investigation constitutes a violation of these rights.

Furthermore, the absence of detailed information about the identities of victims and the circumstances of their deaths hinders the ability of families to access transparent information and pursue legal remedies. According to international standards, states are obliged to conduct impartial and independent investigations under such circumstances and to ensure that those responsible for human rights violations are held effectively accountable.

This situation underscores the critical importance of transparency, accountability, and adherence to human rights principles in managing protests and social crises, and it serves as a warning that neglecting these obligations can lead to further rights violations and erode public trust.

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