Justice for Victims of 1988 Massacre in Iran (JVMI)
Position in 1988 massacre: Shari’a Judge; member of Ardabil “Death Commission”
Present post and occupation: Head of 2nd branch of Administrative Court
As a Shari’a judge, he was responsible for the execution of dozens of PMOI-affiliated prisoners. Allegations pointed out that no prisoner that came under his jurisdiction survived. Other allegations indicated that at least 11 previously-released political prisoners were rearrested under his orders and were executed.
Latest Update
21 NGOs appeal to UN to investigate Iran’s 1988 massacreBy Clerk on September 22, 2020
Iran builds road over mass grave of victims of the 1988 massacreBy Clerk on September 15, 2020
US: Enforced disappearances related to 1988 massacre continue unabated in IranBy Clerk on September 9, 2020
Tahar Boumedra tells global summit it’s time for UN to probe the 1988 massacreBy Clerk on September 9, 2020
Media coverage of Iran’s 1988 massacre this past weekBy Clerk on August 30, 2020
NGOs warn UN of potential new massacre in IranBy Clerk on August 26, 2020
Mass murderers are running Iran’s judiciaryBy Clerk on September 15, 2019
NGOs urge UN to end impunity over Iran’s 1988 massacreBy Clerk on August 14, 2019