Reports indicate that nearly 70 political prisoners in Iran are currently sentenced to death. Among them, at least 14 are from Eastern Kurdistan (Rojhilat). This has raised serious concerns about their situation, especially under current wartime conditions and rising regional tensions.
With the increasing security pressure, human rights activists warn about the risk of sudden executions, lack of fair trials, and further restrictions on prisoners’ access to lawyers and family contact. Experiences have shown that during times of crisis, the likelihood of carrying out death sentences increases.
Given the current wartime conditions and instability, human rights organizations warn that these prisoners are at greater risk than ever. They are calling for an immediate halt to executions, a review of these cases, and respect for basic rights, including access to lawyers and fair trials.
In this situation, attention from the public and the international community to the condition of political prisoners, especially in Rojhilat, can play an important role in preventing further human rights violations.
According to available information, the names of the 14 Kurdish political prisoners are as follows:
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Yousef Ahmadi, from Baneh, held in Sanandaj prison, charged with “armed rebellion (baghi) and cooperation with opposition groups.” His death sentence has been confirmed by the Supreme Court.
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Hatam Ozdemir, from north of Kurdistan, was held in Urmia prison, charged with “enmity against God (moharebeh).”
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Naser Bakrzadeh, held in Urmia prison, accused of “spying for Israel and cooperating with Mossad.”
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Ramin Zaleh, held in Naqadeh prison, charged with “armed rebellion through membership in Kurdish opposition groups.”
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Pejman Soltani, from Bukan, held in Urmia prison, arrested during the 2022 nationwide protests and sentenced to three death penalties and 15 years in prison.
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Raouf Sheikh Maroufi, held in Bukan prison, charged with “enmity against God and corruption on earth” and arrested during the protests.
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Kaveh Salehi, held in Urmia prison, charged with “armed rebellion and moharebeh,” sentenced to three death penalties and 15 years in prison.
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Mehrab (Mehran) Abdollahzadeh, held in Urmia prison, charged with “armed rebellion.”
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Pakhshan Azizi, from Mahabad, held in Evin prison, charged with “armed rebellion through membership in opposition groups.”
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Mohammad Faraji, held in Bukan prison, charged with “enmity against God and corruption on earth.”
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Soran Ghasemi (Ali), from Bukan, held in Urmia prison, facing similar security-related charges.
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Varisheh Moradi, held in Evin prison, charged with “armed rebellion and membership in opposition groups.”
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Hamed Validi, from Kermanshah, held in Karaj Central Prison, charged with “enmity against God.”
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Pouya Ghabadi Bistouni, from Songhor, held in Ghezel Hesar prison, was sentenced to death and six years in prison on charges including “armed rebellion, and actions against national security.”