Mahmoud Amiri Moghaddam
head 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…
Massacre in the Dark; Report on the Bloody Suppression of Protests in Iran Amid Communication Blackouts
The Iran Human Rights Organization reports a significant discrepancy between documented deaths of protesters and the actual toll, estimating between 3,428 and 20,000 fatalities amid…
Why Are the Death Toll Figures from the Protests in Iran So Different?
Protests in Iran have escalated into anti-government demonstrations since December 28, leading to a violent crackdown and a highly disputed death toll. Estimates of fatalities…
At Least 45 Killed, Including Eight Children; Report on 12 Days of Resistance Against Repression
In Iran, anti-government protests have resulted in at least 45 deaths, including eight children, with hundreds injured and over two thousand arrests. The Iran Human…
Over Twofold Increase in Executions in Iran Over the Past Three Months; European Parliament Resolution
The European Parliament condemned the significant rise in executions in Iran, which have more than doubled in the past three months compared to last year.…
Execution of 5 Prisoners in Iran; Transfer of 3 to Solitary Confinement for Execution
Five prisoners were executed in various provinces of Iran, with additional individuals transferred to solitary confinement for impending executions. The Iranian Human Rights Organization reported…
Criticism from Two Human Rights Organizations on the Reissuance of Death Sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi
Two human rights organizations criticized the reissuance of a death sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, as part of the Iranian government's intimidation tactics…
Execution of at least three individuals in Isfahan and Borujerd by Islamic Republic judicial authorities
The Islamic Republic's judicial authorities executed at least three prisoners in Isfahan and Borujerd, primarily for drug-related charges. This marks a significant increase in executions…
Warning from the 'No to Execution Tuesdays' Campaign: 1,021 Executions by Gallows Since February 11 Last Year
The 'No to Execution Tuesdays' campaign reported that over 1,021 executions have occurred since February 11, 2023, and expressed concern over the death sentences of…
Execution of Three Prisoners in Tabriz and Zanjan by Islamic Republic Judicial Authorities
The Islamic Republic executed three prisoners in Tabriz and Zanjan, including two convicted of rape and one for drug-related charges. Human rights organizations report increasing…
UN Special Rapporteur: Execution of Pakhshan Azizi Must Be Halted Immediately
UN Special Rapporteur Mai Sato has called for the immediate halt of Pakhshan Azizi's execution after her appeal was rejected, citing human rights violations. Amnesty…
Iran Human Rights Organization: Pakhshan Azizi at Risk of Imminent Execution
Pakhshan Azizi, a Kurdish civil activist sentenced to death in Iran, faces imminent execution after her appeal was rejected. The Iran Human Rights Organization condemns…
Execution of at least 30 prisoners in Bahman; Expansion of the 'Tuesdays No to Execution' campaign to 35 prisons
Prisoners in Iran are protesting against executions by joining the 'Tuesdays No to Execution' campaign, with over 30 executions reported since the beginning of Bahman.…
Five Executed in Shiraz, Including Two Brothers
Five prisoners, including two brothers, were executed in Shiraz, Iran, under murder charges. The executions are part of the Iranian government's broader strategy to instill…
The Killing of Two Notorious Judges of the Islamic Republic; The Assailant Identified as a 'Quiet Janitor' of the Judiciary
Two notorious judges of the Islamic Republic, Mohammad Mogheiseh and Ali Razini, were shot dead in a judiciary office, with the assailant identified as a…
Amnesty International: The confirmation of the death sentence for Pakhshan Azizi is unjust
Amnesty International condemned the confirmation of Pakhshan Azizi's death sentence by the Iranian Supreme Court, labeling it unjust and calling for her immediate release. The…
Execution of 11 Individuals in Iran; Zartosht Ahmadi-Raghab: The Government Aims to Create 'Silence'
At least 11 prisoners were executed in Iran across various provinces, with political prisoner Zartosht Ahmadi Raghab condemning these actions as attempts by the government…
Iran Human Rights Organization: The Islamic Republic Executed at Least 31 Women in 2024
The Iran Human Rights Organization reports that at least 31 women were executed in Iran in 2024, marking the highest number since records began in…
Iran Human Rights Organization's Call to Prevent the Execution of Saman Mohammadi
The Iran Human Rights Organization is calling for action to prevent the execution of Saman Mohammadi, who was sentenced to death based on a confession…
Dozens of Evin Prisoners Protest Death Sentences for 6 Political Prisoners
Dozens of political prisoners in Evin Prison protested the death sentences for six political prisoners, linking it to the broader context of repression following the…