Execution of at least 12 prisoners in one day; 9 in Qazalhessar, Alborz and 3 in Kerman prison

Following reports of the execution of several prisoners in Kerman and Alborz provinces, two human rights organizations announced that at least 12 individuals were executed on Wednesday, November 15. According to reports from the Human Rights Activists in Iran, the number of executed individuals on Wednesday in Qazalhessar prison in Alborz province was 9, with the identities of two being identified as 'Nazir Mohammad, an Afghan national' and 'Bagher Mohammadi.' Reports from Haraana indicate that these two prisoners were executed in connection with 'drug-related' charges, while two others were accused of 'moharebeh through armed robbery.' Additionally, the judiciary of the Islamic Republic executed five other prisoners on charges of 'murder.' Furthermore, reports from Halosh indicate that the number of executed individuals on Wednesday, November 15, in Kerman prison has increased to 'three.' According to this report, 'Zarkhatun Mazarzahi' from Saravan and residing in Khash, was executed on charges of 'drug trafficking,' although Halosh reported that she did not accept the attributed charges. The report added that in addition to this woman, two others were also executed in Kerman prison, but their identities have not yet been determined; however, 'these three prisoners had their last meeting with their families the day before.' The Iran Human Rights Organization announced on November 4 that over 600 individuals have been executed by the Islamic Republic in Iran this year, the highest number in the past eight years. Given the trend of increasing executions in Iran by the Islamic Republic under various titles, Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, in his latest report to the UN General Assembly on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran, called for an immediate halt to executions and the immediate release of detainees, including women, girls, lawyers, journalists, and human rights defenders. The ongoing confrontation of the Islamic Republic with protesting citizens; from executions to the detention of the families of plaintiffs. The funeral of three political prisoners from Baluchistan who were executed on November 13 in Zahedan. Confirmation of the death sentence for Milad Zahrawand in the Supreme Court; deprivation of a lawyer and hastening of the court's ruling. The execution of a Baluch woman in Kerman prison. The Supreme Court of the Islamic Republic confirmed the death sentence of a former member of the Assembly of Experts accused of murder. The execution machine in Iran continues to claim victims; human rights sources reported the implementation of several death sentences.