Ahmadreza Haeri

HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER

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HRD's bio and work: Ahmadreza Haeri, a human rights activist and former political prisoner, has been actively involved in opposing the torture of prisoners and playing a significant role in the "No to Execution Tuesdays" campaign. He has been a staunch opponent of the death penalty in Iran, using this campaign to raise awareness and fight against the use of capital punishment. Due to his activism in this field, Haeri has faced repeated security crackdowns and imprisonment. His efforts in defending human rights continue, and he is recognized as a prominent voice in Iran’s human rights movement.

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Latitude: 35.80195472528591

Longitude: 50.856278837167366

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Recent case update / evolution: Ahmadreza Haeri was sentenced to 4 years and 4 months in prison by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Iman Afshari. Additionally, for a case opened against him during his imprisonment, he was sentenced to three months and one day in prison by Branch 1040 of the Tehran Criminal Court II.

The interrogation session of Ahmadreza Haeri, who is imprisoned in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, was held via video conference in the First Investigation Branch of the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor's Office of District One in Karaj, concerning a newly opened case against him.

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Any other relevant documents: Protest letter from Ahmadreza Haeri addressed to the Head of the Judiciary from Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a8Bflk4VmH_MRdeUHAYVSqlNg1i0kEIQz9A9jesUPsg/edit?usp=sharing

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