Justice for Victims of 1988 Massacre in Iran (JVMI)
Position at the time of 1988 massacre: Head of Prison in Isfahan; member of Isfahan “Death Commission”
Present post and occupation: Senior advisor to the head of the Prisons Organisation
He is alleged to have had an active role in the mass executions of political prisoners in 1988 in the city of Isfahan.
In 2011, the EU imposed sanctions on him for human rights violations as “Deputy Head of Iran’s Prisons Organisation, responsible for abuses and deprivation of rights in detention centre. He ordered the transfer of many inmates into solitary confinement” (Council Decision 2011/235/CFSP, of 12 April 2011, concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran).
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