HomeIran Human RightsStop executions in Iran80th Week of Iran's "No to Execution Tuesdays" Campaign Marked by Unrelenting...
Iran Human RightsStop executions in Iran

80th Week of Iran’s “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign Marked by Unrelenting State Violence

Written by Safora Sadidi Mohammadi
The front gate of the Firouz Abad Prison, southcentral Iran
The front gate of the Firouz Abad Prison, southcentral Iran

As the 80th week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign begins, Iran has witnessed a new surge in executions and acts of state brutality. Over the past week alone, at least 30 prisoners — including two women — have been executed, with one carried out publicly, reinforcing what activists describe as a regime of “endless terror.”

“We begin the 80th week of our campaign as the cycle of violence and executions continues without pause,” the prisoners’ statement reads. “At least 30 people — including two women — have been executed, and one of these executions was carried out in public.”

Judicial Mutilation: A Modern Atrocity

In a move that sparked international outrage, regime authorities in Urmia Prison amputated the fingers of three prisoners. The Iranian regime judiciary continues to employ such punishments under the guise of justice — actions that rights groups say violate international human rights standards.

“We witnessed a horrifying and inhumane act last week: the cutting off of fingers from three prisoners in Urmia,” the campaign said. “This was an utterly savage and anti-human act.”

Amnesty International strongly condemned the amputations, calling the judiciary a “cog in the machinery of torture.” UN Special Rapporteur Mai Sato described the act as “inhumane and degrading.”

Political Prisoners Brutally Targeted

The crackdown on political prisoners also intensified. On July 26, members of the campaign held in Ghezel Hesar Prison were attacked by guards and intelligence agents, brutally beaten, and transferred to solitary confinement in Unit 3’s high-security wing.

“We have no news of several of our comrades from Unit 4 of Ghezel Hesar, who were violently assaulted and dragged to solitary confinement,” the statement reads.

Though a few prisoners were returned after five days, the political ward remains under tight security and surveillance. Authorities have installed multiple new cameras, increasing pressure on the detainees.

The fate of five prisoners — Loqman Aminpour, Hamzeh Savari, Reza Salmanzadeh, Sepehr Emamjomeh, and Mostafa Ramezani — remains unknown.

“We still do not know what has happened to them,” the statement warns. “Their disappearance into the regime’s black holes is deeply alarming.”

Meanwhile, Zartosht Ahmadi Ragheb has been transferred once again to the security wing, and Saeed Masouri is reported to be held in harsh and uncertain conditions in solitary confinement after being rejected by Zahedan Prison.

“They Want to Silence a Nation”

The campaign’s statement goes beyond individual cases and paints a broader picture of systematic repression in Iran — one that uses executions, amputations, solitary confinement, and forced disappearances to terrorize society.

“We believe the goal of these escalating executions, hand amputations, and unrelenting violence is nothing but injecting fear and silencing society,” the statement declares.

“This is a society that, since the Constitutional Revolution of 1906, has been thirsting for justice and freedom. It has insisted on human dignity and the right to self-determination — and has paid the price every day with prison, execution, and torture.”

Despite the risks, the campaign members remain defiant.

“We salute the resistance and bravery of our comrades, the proud and fighting souls who stand tall even behind bars,” they write. “And we thank all those who reflect the pain and suffering of prisoners.”

Hunger Strike in 48 Prisons

Today, Tuesday, August 5, dozens of prisoners involved in the campaign have launched a coordinated hunger strike in solidarity. According to the statement, 48 prisons across Iran are participating, including both male and female wards.

“Our comrades in the security and special wards of Ghezel Hesar, along with fellow campaign members in 48 prisons across the country, are on hunger strike today.”

The participating prisons stretch from Tehran and Karaj to Ahvaz, Isfahan, Mashhad, Sanandaj, and Zahedan, representing a nationwide call for justice.

Call for Global Support

The statement ends with a renewed appeal to all freedom-loving individuals and organizations, both inside Iran and internationally.

“We continue to urge all awakened and freedom-loving consciences to amplify the cry of ‘No to Execution’ and actively support the ‘No to Execution Tuesdays’ campaign,” the prisoners write.

“Spread this campaign far and wide — despite the regime’s efforts and the support of its visible and invisible allies.”

The Tuesdays Against Execution campaign, now in its 80th week, stands as a powerful symbol of defiance, dignity, and unity. As state violence escalates, the voices of those behind bars grow louder — calling on the world not to look away.

The full list of prisons includes:

Ghezel Hesar (Units 1, 3, 4), Central Karaj, Fardis Karaj, Greater Tehran, Qarchak, Khorin Varamin, Choubindar Qazvin, Ahar, Arak, Khorramabad, Yasouj, Asadabad Isfahan, Dastgerd Isfahan, Sheiban Ahvaz, Sepidar Ahvaz (men and women), Shiraz Military, Adelabad Shiraz (men and women), Firouzabad Fars, Zahedan (women), Borazjan, Ramhormoz, Behbahan, Bam, Yazd, Kahnooj, Tabas, Mashhad, Gonbad Kavus, Qaemshahr, Rasht (men and women), Roudsar, Haviq Talesh, Azberm Lahijan, Dizelabad Kermanshah, Ardabil, Tabriz, Urmia, Salmas, Khoy, Naqadeh, Miandoab, Mahabad, Boukan, Saqqez, Baneh, Marivan, Sanandaj, Kamyaran.

Previous article
Former UN Special Rapporteur Javaid Rehman: “The World Failed in 1988—It Must Not Fail Again”
Next article
Free Iran Conference Presents a New Blueprint for Unity and Liberation

RELATED ARTICLES