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.
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Tahar Boumedra tells House of Commons it’s time to act on Iran’s 1988 massacreBy Editor on August 4, 2017
British MPs call for justice for the victims of the 1988 massacre in IranBy Editor on July 23, 2017
Video: Iran government destroys evidence of mass grave in AhvazBy Editor on July 14, 2017
Brave student in Tabriz Uni denounces Iran’s 1988 massacreBy Editor on July 14, 2017