Justice for Victims of 1988 Massacre in Iran (JVMI)
Position at the time of 1988 massacre: Head of Prison in Esfahan
Present post and occupation: Senior advisor to the head of Organization of Prisons.
He had an active role in the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 in the city of Esfahan. In 2011 the EU imposed sanctions on him for human rights violations as an official of prison.
Latest Update
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
António Guterres highlights ongoing calls for truth over Iran’s 1988 massacreBy Clerk on November 3, 2017
Interactive map of mass graves from Iran’s 1988 massacre (with photos)By Editor on October 24, 2017