Human Rights In Iran

🔴 Sentencing of Naser Bakarzadeh to Death

Human Rights in Iran:

On Wednesday, Naser Bakarzadeh, a resident of West Azerbaijan Province and currently held in Urmia Central Prison, was sentenced to death for the third time.

According to available information, the repeated issuance of a death sentence in this case raises serious concerns regarding the fairness of judicial proceedings and adherence to due process standards. The reimposition of capital punishment, particularly in cases marked by legal ambiguity or previous rulings, underscores ongoing concerns about the application of the death penalty in Iran.

Human Rights in Iran reiterates its opposition to the use of the death penalty and stresses that the right to life and the right to a fair trial are fundamental principles under international human rights law.

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The National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran has reported that during the protests on January 7 and 8, 2026 (18th and 19th of Dey 1404), a total of 3,117 people were killed, of whom 2,427 were described as “innocent civilians and security forces”, while the identities of 690 additional victims have not been disclosed. No further details regarding the circumstances or locations of these deaths have been provided.

From a human rights perspective, these events raise serious concerns. The killing of civilians and the lack of transparency regarding the number and identities of victims are inconsistent with Iran’s obligations under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. These international instruments emphasize the right to life, personal security, freedom of peaceful assembly, and the right to a fair trial, and any use of force against civilians without adherence to legal principles and independent investigation constitutes a violation of these rights.

Furthermore, the absence of detailed information about the identities of victims and the circumstances of their deaths hinders the ability of families to access transparent information and pursue legal remedies. According to international standards, states are obliged to conduct impartial and independent investigations under such circumstances and to ensure that those responsible for human rights violations are held effectively accountable.

This situation underscores the critical importance of transparency, accountability, and adherence to human rights principles in managing protests and social crises, and it serves as a warning that neglecting these obligations can lead to further rights violations and erode public trust.

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