Justice for Victims of 1988 Massacre in Iran (JVMI)
Position at the time of 1988 massacre: The Judiciary’s representative in the Intelligence Ministry
Present post and occupation: First Deputy Chief and spokesperson of the Judiciary; member of the State Expediency Council
He played an active role in the decision making circle responsible for implementation of death sentences.
Human Rights Watch called for him to be put on trial for crimes against humanity committed during the massacre. In 2011, the European Union put him on its sanctions list for his role in serious violations of human rights and persecution of Iranian people during the events of 1988.
Latest Update
Iran’s 1988 massacre a key theme at Human Rights Council’s 37th sessionBy Clerk on March 30, 2018
UN must end impunity for Iran Justice Minister, perpetrator of crime against humanityBy Editor on February 27, 2018
UN High Commissioner asks his office to look ‘deeper’ into Iran’s 1988 massacreBy Clerk on December 14, 2017
30,000 Iranians sign UN petition seeking inquiry into 1988 massacreBy Clerk on December 12, 2017
Paris’ 5th District calls for UN probe into Iran’s 1988 massacreBy Clerk on December 5, 2017
Call for UN commission of inquiry into Iran’s 1988 massacre at HRCBy Clerk on November 13, 2017
António Guterres highlights ongoing calls for truth over Iran’s 1988 massacreBy Clerk on November 3, 2017
Interactive map of mass graves from Iran’s 1988 massacre (with photos)By Editor on October 24, 2017