Between December 1 and December 3, 2024, Iranian authorities carried out a series of executions across various prisons. These cases involved charges ranging from murder to drug-related offenses, affecting both men and women. The lack of official announcements from Iranian state media or judiciary websites highlights Recent reports from Iran reveal the execution of three women among a wave of hangings carried out across the country, underscoring the increasing use of capital punishment by Iranian authorities. These executions are part of a broader crackdown amidst ongoing internal crises and public unrest.
On Monday, December 2, 2024, four prisoners were executed in Ilam, western Iran, including two women, Aliyeh Kavarizadeh (60) and Farideh Jafarzadeh (50). The other two victims were identified as Abdolwahab Babkhaniyan (60) and Hassan Hassanbeigi (55).
These executions follow a series of hangings reported in recent days across the country:
Sunday, December 1: Seven prisoners were executed, including a woman, Farokhandeh Allahmoradi (50) in Isfahan, Mousa Ahmadian in Gorgan, Peiman Zarei (27) in Shiraz, Khadanour Gorgij (31) in Zahedan, Amir Minayi, and Amir Moradi (35), along with two unidentified inmates, at Qezel Hesar Prison.
Saturday, November 30: Ahmad Shahbakhsh (33) was executed in Zahedan.
Thursday, November 28: In addition to six previously reported executions, Kamran Hemmati, Rahim Esmailpour (33), and Esmail Barezai (18) were executed in Yazd. Notably, Esmail Barezai was 16 years old at the time of his alleged offense.
Further executions occurred on Tuesday, December 3, in Yasuj, where Sadegh Asadi was executed, and in Rasht, where Hassan Sa’adati faced the gallows. On Wednesday, December 4, Mehdi Hosseinizahi, 25, was executed in Zahedan.
Women and Vulnerable Groups Targeted
The execution of Aliyeh Kavarizadeh, Farideh Jafarzadeh and Farokhandeh Allahmoradi adds to the growing list of women executed this year. Reports indicate that at least 20 women have been hanged since August, alongside numerous other prisoners, including juveniles.
Iran’s use of the death penalty, particularly against vulnerable groups, has drawn widespread condemnation. Human rights organizations have emphasized that the execution of juveniles and women violates international laws and norms.
International Community Called to Act
Amidst an escalating number of executions, Iran Human Rights Monitor (Iran HRM) has urged the United Nations and international human rights bodies to take action. The organization has called for the condemnation of Iran’s practices, particularly the execution of women and juveniles, and for immediate measures to halt these human rights abuses.
As Iran grapples with internal turmoil and rising public dissent, the government’s reliance on executions appears to be a strategy to instill fear and suppress opposition. International attention remains critical in addressing the alarming human rights situation in the country.
