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
NGOs urge UN to end impunity over Iran’s 1988 massacreBy Clerk on August 14, 2019
Amnesty International urges UN to investigate Iran’s 1988 massacreBy Clerk on August 14, 2019
Nine NGOs urge UN to investigate Iran’s 1988 massacre of political prisonersBy Clerk on August 8, 2019
Amnesty International’s 2018 report on the 1988 massacreBy Clerk on August 8, 2019
NGOs urge UN to investigate 1988 massacre in IranBy Clerk on July 21, 2018
US Congress passes bill recognising 1988 massacre in IranBy Clerk on April 27, 2018