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This dramatic increase occurred while, during the same period last year, only 24 executions had been recorded, and in the previous month (20 February\u201320 March), 19 executions were reported \u2014 a more than sixfold rise in just one month.
\nThis is particularly striking considering that this month coincided with Ramadan<\/strong>, a time traditionally associated with mercy and forgiveness in Islamic culture. Yet, instead of easing punishments, the Iranian government escalated executions amidst ongoing social and political crises, using the atmosphere of Ramadan to intensify repression.<\/p>\nThe execution of political prisoners during this month was especially prominent.
\nSix political prisoners \u2014 some of whom had spent years behind bars \u2014 including Malek Ali Fadaei Nasab<\/strong>, Farhad Shakeri<\/strong>, Abdolhakim Azim Gorgij<\/strong>, Abdolrahman Gorgij<\/strong>, and Taj Mohammad Khor Malibakhsh<\/strong>, were executed at Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad after around a decade of imprisonment on charges of “baghi”<\/em> (armed rebellion or membership in opposition groups).
\nAdditionally, Ali Dehhan<\/strong>, a conscript soldier accused of killing four officers, was executed in Zahedan Prison.<\/p>\nThis trend shows that the Islamic Republic increasingly uses political executions as a tool to instill fear in society and suppress public dissent.<\/p>\n
According to the annual statistics compiled by the Prisoners’ Rights League (Breathing in Confinement), at least 1,170 executions<\/strong> were recorded across the country last year, including:<\/p>\n\n- 26 political prisoners<\/strong>,<\/li>\n
- 38 women<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n
- 9 juvenile offenders<\/strong>.
\nAdditionally, 6 executions<\/strong> were carried out in public<\/strong>.
\n64%<\/strong> of all executions were related to drug offenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThese figures clearly demonstrate that the Iranian government, with no regard for international human rights considerations, continues to systematically use the death penalty as a means of controlling internal crises and maintaining social control.<\/p>\n
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Here\u2019s the English translation<\/strong> of your latest text, keeping it natural but faithful to the original meaning:<\/p>\nUnprecedented Increase in Executions, Especially During the Religious Month of Ramadan, Expansion of Political Prisoners’ Executions, Execution of Juvenile Offenders, and Suppression of Public Awareness<\/strong><\/p>\nThe sharp rise in executions \u2014 particularly during a religious month like Ramadan \u2014 the spread of political prisoner executions, the execution of individuals under the legal age, and the suppression of public knowledge about these events all point to the coercive and repressive policies pursued by the Islamic Republic.
\nThis trend represents not only a violation of international human rights standards but also a clear breach of even the regime\u2019s own internal and religious norms, raising serious international concern about the human rights situation in Iran.<\/p>\n
Report on the Issuance and Confirmation of Death Sentences<\/strong><\/p>\nOver the past month, a worrying wave of new death sentences and confirmations was observed.
\nAt least 4 new death sentences<\/strong> were issued, and the death sentences of 5 other prisoners<\/strong> were confirmed by the Supreme Court. Among these, the death sentence of Hamid Hosseinnezhad Heidaranlou<\/strong> was upheld, and Amirhossein Maghsoudlou (Tataloo)<\/strong>, a famous singer, was sentenced to death for “insulting the Prophet” after the overturning of his previous five-year prison sentence.
\nFour prisoners faced death sentences on murder charges, and two others were sentenced to death for separate charges. One individual was sentenced to death for sexual assault.<\/p>\nThroughout the previous year, death sentences were issued or confirmed for at least 221 prisoners<\/strong>, including 45 political prisoners<\/strong>.
\nThe issuance of public execution sentences for two prisoners reflects the continuation of practices that violate basic principles of human dignity.<\/p>\nFlogging Sentences<\/strong><\/p>\nFlogging sentences, which are classified as cruel, inhuman, and degrading punishments under international law, also continued.
\nAt least 9 individuals<\/strong> were sentenced to flogging. The Court of Appeals of West Azerbaijan Province upheld flogging sentences against 9 members of Sardasht City Council<\/strong> on bribery charges. Although the number of lashes was not specified, the very issuance of these punishments underscores the ongoing use of inhumane practices.<\/p>\nArrests and Prison Incidents<\/strong><\/p>\nAt least 82 individuals<\/strong> were arrested over the past month.
\nThe detainees included former political prisoners, civil activists, students, artists, and citizens from marginalized areas such as the Kouhin region in Sistan and Baluchestan Province.
\nMany of these arrests occurred during Nowruz gatherings, civil activities, or military\/security crackdowns.<\/p>\nPrison Sentences and Enforcement of Punishments<\/strong><\/p>\nAt least 22 political and religious prisoners<\/strong> received prison sentences or fines.
\nThe total sentences amounted to 49 years and 5 months<\/strong> of imprisonment, and the fines imposed totaled over 8.2 billion rials<\/strong>.
\nThe convicted individuals included mourning families, lawyers, artists, teachers\u2019 union activists, ethnic activists, members of the Baha\u2019i community, and Christian converts.<\/p>\nWorker Dismissals<\/strong><\/p>\nAt least 110 workers<\/strong> were dismissed last month.
\nThis included:<\/p>\n\n- 40 workers<\/strong> from Iran Telecommunication Manufacturing Company (due to labor protests),<\/li>\n
- 10 workers<\/strong> from a titanium mine (reportedly for being local workers), and<\/li>\n
- 60 workers<\/strong> from Raouf Company in Bafq (dismissed under the pretext of \u201clack of need\u201d following non-renewal of contracts).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These incidents reflect the suppression of labor demands and the exploitation of workers under unstable economic conditions.<\/p>\n
Workplace Accidents<\/strong><\/p>\nDue to poor safety standards and employer negligence, at least 30 workers<\/strong> lost their lives and 44 others<\/strong> were injured in workplace accidents over the past month.
\nAccording to official statistics, more than 2,000 workers<\/strong> die annually in Iran due to work-related accidents \u2014 although the deaths of informal workers like kolbars (border couriers) and fuel carriers are not included in these figures.<\/p>\nNationwide Protests<\/strong><\/p>\nOver the past month, more than 250 protest actions<\/strong> were held by various sectors of society.
\nNotably, the campaign “No to Execution Tuesdays<\/strong>” \u2014 led by political prisoners on hunger strike in more than 40 prisons<\/strong> \u2014 reached its 64th week<\/strong>.
\nFamilies of political prisoners sentenced to death also participated in these protests, gathering outside Evin Prison and in cities like Saqqez.<\/p>\nOther major protest movements included:<\/p>\n
\n- Weekly gatherings of retirees from Social Security, Steel, and Telecommunications sectors protesting unfair pensions and poor living conditions,<\/li>\n
- Oil and gas industry workers protesting against broken promises,<\/li>\n
- Farmers in Isfahan marching in defense of their water rights, and<\/li>\n
- Demonstrations by students, defrauded investors, and other vulnerable groups reacting to worsening economic and livelihood conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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