Mahmoud Amiri-Moghadam
محمود امیریمقدم
Director of Iran Human Rights Organization
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View Timeline →Iran's Drug Executions Discussed at 9th World Congress Against Death Penalty
At the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty, Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, Director of IHRNGO, addressed the issue of Iran's drug-related executions, highlighting the intersection of…
Iran Human Rights Organization Calls for Cancellation of Death Sentences for 6 Political Prisoners
The Iran Human Rights Organization has called for the cancellation of death sentences for six political prisoners accused of rebellion and supporting the People's Mujahedin…
Reza Mohammadi: The Government Must Be Held Accountable for the Deaths of Political Prisoners
Reza Mohammadi, a political prisoner, criticized the Iranian government's deceptive human rights displays and called for accountability regarding the deaths of political prisoners. He highlighted…
Execution of at least 7 prisoners in Iran by Islamic Republic judicial authorities
At least seven prisoners were executed in various Iranian prisons, including for murder and drug-related offenses. This surge in executions reflects the Islamic Republic's ongoing…
Executions in the Prisons of the Islamic Republic Continue
The Islamic Republic of Iran continues to execute prisoners, with recent reports indicating the execution of seven individuals for various charges, including drug offenses and…
Iran's Judiciary Executes 'First Public Execution of 2024'
Iran's judiciary has executed the murderer of lawyer Mahmoudreza Jafaraghayi in public, marking the first public execution of 2024. Human rights organizations have condemned this…
Second Court Session for 8 Defendants Charged with 'Baqi'; Iran Human Rights Organization: The International Community Should Respond to the Death Sentence of Pakhshan Azizi
The second court session for eight defendants charged with 'baqi' is underway in Tehran, with international human rights organizations calling for a response to the…
Execution of 7 Prisoners in Birjand; Amiri-Moghadam: 'Execution Republic' Has Returned to 'Factory Settings'
Seven prisoners, including three women, were executed in Birjand, Iran, for drug-related offenses. This follows a warning from human rights organizations about the potential execution…
One Execution Every 5 Hours; Iran Human Rights Organization Report on Recent Activities of the Islamic Republic
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported that 63 prisoners were executed in Iran over two weeks, averaging one execution every five hours. Mahmoud Amiri-Moghadam called…
Execution of 23 Individuals in 5 Days; Human Rights Organization: Risk of Execution for Political Prisoner Reza Rasayi Exists
The Iran Human Rights Organization has warned of the imminent execution of political prisoner Reza Rasayi amid a surge in executions in Iran, with 23…
Statement from Dozens of Human Rights Organizations Against Drug-Related Executions in Iran; Condition Cooperation with the Islamic Republic on Halting Executions
Over 80 human rights organizations have launched a campaign urging the UN to condition its cooperation with Iran on halting drug-related executions. The statement highlights…
Execution of Four Political Prisoners; Iran Human Rights Organization: Khamenei and the Judiciary of the Corrupt Islamic Republic Must Be Held Accountable
Four Kurdish political prisoners were executed in Iran, leading to widespread condemnation from human rights organizations and political activists. The Iran Human Rights Organization and…
Protest Held in Support of Mojahid Korkor and Reza Rasayi Outside the Islamic Republic Embassy in Berlin
A protest was held in Berlin in support of Mojahid Korkor and Reza Rasayi, two Iranian political prisoners sentenced to death amid ongoing protests against…
Iran Human Rights Organization: The Global Community Must Act to Stop Executions of Iranian Protesters
The Iran Human Rights Organization has called on the global community to intervene and stop the executions of Iranian protesters, including Reza Rasayi and Mojahid…
Execution of a Prisoner in Zahedan for Alleged 'Espionage' for Mossad; Mahmoud Amiri-Moghadam: Inhumane
A prisoner was executed in Zahedan for alleged espionage for Mossad, which has been condemned by human rights advocates as inhumane and illegal. Mahmoud Amiri-Moghadam…
European Union: The Speed of Executions in Iran is 'Horrific'
The European Union condemned the rapid increase in executions in Iran, labeling it 'horrific' and demanding a halt. This follows the recent executions of two…
Prisoners Transferred; Judiciary: 'Complete Transfer of Rajai-Shahr Prison' After 'Final Agreement' with the Governor's Office
The Iranian Judiciary announced the complete evacuation and closure of Rajai-Shahr Prison, transferring all prisoners to Ghazalhasar Prison. This move follows reports of human rights…
Unprecedented Increase in Executions in Iran; Islamic Republic Executed 142 People in One Month
Iran has seen a record number of executions, with 142 people executed in one month, primarily for drug-related offenses. Human rights organizations are calling for…
Execution of 10 Prisoners in One Day; Iran Human Rights Organization Warns Against Public Executions
On May 25, at least 10 prisoners were executed in various Iranian cities, raising the total to 15 executions in a week. The Iran Human…