As the Iranian regime struggles to maintain its grip on power amidst regional tensions and domestic unrest, it has intensified its repressive measures. November 2024 marked a particularly dark chapter, characterized by a surge in executions, arbitrary arrests, and human rights violations. Alongside the draconian Chastity and Hijab law, the government’s actions reflect a deep fear of renewed protests. Below is a summary of the grave human rights abuses committed by the regime during this month.

Executions

In November 2024, at least 152 people were executed in various prisons across Iran. Among them were individuals from marginalized communities, including 20 Iranian Baluch, 18 Iranian Kurds, 12 Afghan nationals, and a Jewish Kurdish prisoner.

Breakdown of Executions by Category

  • Men executed in prison: 143
  • Man executed in public: 1
  • Women executed in prison: 4
  • Child offenders executed in prison: 4

Executed Women

  1. Unnamed: Charged with murder, executed on November 7 in Rasht Central Prison.
  2. Mahrokh Khani: Executed for drug-related charges on November 10 in Tabriz Central Prison.
  3. Unnamed: Charged with murder, executed on November 13 in Ghezel Hesar Prison.
  4. Fariba Maleki Shiravand: Executed on November 24 in Khorramabad Central Prison.

Executed Child Offenders

  1. Soleiman Abbaspour (21): Executed on November 2 in Zanjan Central Prison for murder.
  2. Amirhossein Rostami Bataghi (23): A Kurdish citizen, executed on November 21 in Hamedan Central Prison for drug-related charges.
  3. Reza Shirzehi (Naroui) (24): A Baluch citizen, executed on November 27 in Ghezel Hesar Prison for murder.
  4. Esmail Barghazai (18): An Afghan citizen, executed on November 28 in Yazd Central Prison for murder.

Public Execution

  • Mohammad Ali Salamat: Executed on November 12 in Hamedan for charges of rape.

Arrests in November

At least 352 individuals were arrested under various pretexts, revealing the regime’s systematic suppression of dissent.

Targets of Arrests

  • Civil activists, labor organizers, teachers, and former political prisoners.
  • Sunni residents in Sistan and Baluchistan and Kurdistan provinces.
  • Followers of the Yamani movement.
  • Participants in memorial ceremonies for the martyrs of the 2022 nationwide protests.

Specific Incidents

  • 49 Baluch citizens, including fuel porters and individuals without birth certificates, were arrested near the Afghan border.
  • A woman was detained for defying the hijab mandate.
  • 6 Baha’is and Christians were arrested without clear justification.
  • 192 individuals were arrested under the label of “mobsters.”

Torture and Arbitrary Murders

Torture in Prisons

At least 4 prisoners were reportedly subjected to physical torture during November.

Extrajudicial Killings

  • 22 citizens were killed arbitrarily by security forces.
    • Fuel porters: 4
    • Other citizens: 18
  • Deaths under torture: 3

A Climate of Fear

The Iranian regime’s actions in November illustrate a calculated strategy to instill fear and suppress dissent. From the alarming number of executions to the arbitrary arrests and torture, the regime is attempting to silence all opposition. This tragic month underscores the ongoing plight of those who dare to challenge oppression in Iran.

The international community must not turn a blind eye to these violations. Continued pressure and advocacy are essential to hold the Iranian authorities accountable for their systematic abuses.

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