83 Executions in January

NCRI

February 1, 2014

The Iranian regime executed a group of six prisoners on January 30 in the main prison of the north-western city of Oroumieh. In the last week alone, two prisoners were executed in Ahvaz, along with seven in Qezelhessar prison in Karaj, three in Delfan ciy, seven in Bandar Abbas, seven in Kermanshah, and one person in Qazvin. This brings the number of reported executions in the month of January to 83. On January 28, the Iranian regime threatened seven Kurdish political prisoners being held at Tehran's Evin prison to cooperate with the regime, saying that a lack of cooperation would result in their execution on charges of "Moharebeh" (Waging war against God).

Iranian Prisoner Tortured to Death

NCRI

February 1, 2014

On January 26, a young athlete identified as Mousa Sohrabi died under torture at Bandar Abbas prison. Separately, on January 5, Shahab Farzan, a 31-year-old physics graduate from Isfahan University, died as a result of undergoing torture. Earlier in the day, prison guards had taken him out of his cell. There were clear signs of torture on his face and hands when they brought him back. He lost consciousness and died shortly after.

Two Political Prisoners Secretly Executed in Ahvaz

On January 29, Iranian regime prison officials informed the families of Hashem Sha'abani and Hadi Rashedi, two Arab political prisoners from Ramshir, Ahvaz, that their sons had been executed. However, they refused to return their bodies to the families and withheld all other information, including the date of execution and the location of their graves. In protest to the regime's crime, youths in Ramshir staged a protest and chanted slogans against the regime. A number of protestors have been arrested. The two political prisoners were arrested in 2010 and charged with "Moharebeh" (waging war on God) and being "Corrupt on Earth." Their execution sentence was carried out after regime President Hassan Rouhani's recent visit to Ahvaz during which he approved of the sentence being carried out.

Unbearable Harassment of Imprisoned Ashrafi Families

January 29, 2014

A prisoner who has family ties with Ashrafis in Camp Liberty is reported to be in critical condition. Mashallah Haeri, 62, had to be transferred to a hospital outside the prison he is being held at after intense bleeding in his ears and nose. His life is now in danger. His brother, Abdollah Haeri, was injured during a missile attack against Camp Liberty, Iraq, on February 9, 2013.

Political Prisoner Sentenced to Three Rounds of Execution!

NCRI

January 25, 2014

A Kurdish political prisoner has been sentenced to three rounds of execution by the clerical regime's "Revolutionary Court" in the city of Sanandaj. The regime has charged the prisoner, Morteza Rahmani, with acting against national security. This brings to 22 the number of Kurdish political and civil activists who are reportedly sentenced to death by the regime.

Five Years in Prison for Member of Bahai Faith

HRANA

January 25, 2014

A follower of the Bahai faith in Tehran has been sentenced to five years in prison. The man, Sarang Ettehadi, has been charged with "Being a member of the Bahai organization seeking to undermine national security."

Jamshid Dehqani in Critical Physical Condition

NCRI

January 25, 2014

A Sunni political prisoner has been reported to be in critical condition on the 75th day of his hunger strike. Jamshid Dehqani can no longer consume food properly and has lost 39 Kg of his body weight since the start of the hunger strike.

Political Prisoner Denied Medical Care

HRDAI

January 27, 2014

The Iranian regime's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) is preventing medical care for imprisoned blogger Mohammad-Reza Pourshajari. Pourshajari is suffering from a serious heart condition, which has put his life in serious danger.

Regime Prevents Late Minachi's Burial at Institute

Radio Zamaneh

January 26, 2014

Iranian regime security agents have prevented the burial of Dr. Nasser Minachi at a religious school he helped build. Dr. Minachi was one of the founders of Hosseiniyeh Ershad in Tehran. He was also the first Minister of Culture in the regime and had requested in his will to be buried at his institute.

Political Activist Sentenced to Four Years in Prison

Radio Farda

January 31, 2014

Mohammad-Baqer Alavi has been sentenced to four years in prison by the Iranian regime for being a member of the political group Freedom Movement.

Almost 6,000 Youths Arrested in Gilan

Fars News (state-affiliated)

January 24, 2014