Abdorrahman Boroumand Center

for Human Rights in Iran

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Omid, a memorial in defense of human rights in Iran
One Person’s Story

Ayub Farhadi

About

Age: 33
Nationality: Iran
Religion: Presumed Muslim
Civil Status: Unknown

Case

Date of Killing: February 17, 2015
Location of Killing: Qezelhesar Prison, Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
Mode of Killing: Hanging
Charges: Unknown charge

About this Case

News of the execution of Mr. Ayub Farhadi, along with two others, was published on the website of the Human Rights Activists for Democracy in Iran on February 17, 2015. According to this report, six individuals were executed; however, only three names were published. Mr. Farhadi was married with a child. On February 16, his family and the families of the other defendants gathered in front of the Qezelhesar Prison and demanded a halt to the execution of their loved ones.         

Arrest and Detention

Mr. Farhadi was detained for five years. There is no specific information on his arrest and detention. According to the above report, on February 16, 2015, he and the other five prisoners had been transferred from Hall 2, Unit 2 of the Qezelhesar Prison to solitary confinement in preparation for execution.

Trial

No information is available on Mr. Farhadi’s trial. 

Charges

The charge brought against Mr. Farhadi is not known.

Evidence of Guilt

The report of this execution did not provide any specific information on the evidence presented against Mr. Farhadi.

Defense

No information is available on Mr. Farhadi’s defense.    

Judgment

Mr. Ayub Farhadi was hanged at Qezelhesar Prison in Karaj on February 17, 2015. 

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