Justice for Victims of 1988 Massacre in Iran (JVMI)
Position in 1988 massacre: Director of Tabriz Prison; member of the Tabriz “Death Commission”
Present post and occupation: Secretary of the Drug Coordination Council of East Azerbaijan
After Khomeini’s fatwa ordering the mass executions, he allegedly turned the prison carpentry workshop, originally launched for the prison income generating activities, into an execution chamber. Eyewitness accounts reported that he once was seen comfortably sitting on a sofa supervising the collective hanging of the prisoners.
He has long been one of the police chiefs in Western and Eastern Azerbaijan provinces. He also played a major role in suppressing the 2006 uprising of the people of Tabriz.
Latest Update
US Congress passes bill recognising 1988 massacre in IranBy Clerk on April 27, 2018
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