Justice for Victims of 1988 Massacre in Iran (JVMI)
Position in 1988 massacre: Prosecutor and a member of the Death Commission in Dezful
Present post and occupation: Head of the Presidency’s Inspectorate Office
After receiving Khomeini’s fatwa, he was the main person in charge of executions and killings in UNESCO Prison in Dezful. He has been described by witnesses as one of the most cruel murderers of the inmates during the 1988 massacre. According to eye-witness accounts, teenage prisoners were executed in the area behind the prison yard.
UPDATE – 8 AUGUST 2017:
Alireza Avaie has been appointed by President Hassan Rouhani as Iran’s new Minister of Justice.
Avaie was put on the European Union’s sanctions list in October 2011 for his role in human rights violations (link: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2011/1002/oj).
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