human rights defender
human rights defender
1980
Man
Released
Khosro Alikordi, an Iranian human rights lawyer, has been subjected to intense government pressure for defending the families of protesters and political prisoners. He was convicted on charges of "propaganda against the regime." His advocacy, especially after representing families of those killed during the 2022 nationwide protests, has led to increased government surveillance and pressure on him. Alikordi also represents political prisoners such as Hossein and Fatemeh Sepehri and has faced professional bans, including restrictions on practicing law and using social media.
Khosro Alikordi was found dead on 5 December 2025 in suspicious circumstances.
Feb 17, 2024
Jan 30, 2025
1 year in prison
Latitude: 36.33897989378956
Longitude: 59.49015211534547
Mashhad
Mashhad, Vakilabad Prison of Mashhad
Khosro Alikordi, a lawyer and human rights defender from Sabzevar and residing in Mashhad, passed away on the evening of Friday, December 5, 2025.
International Day of the Endangered Lawyer 2024: Global Momentum of Solidarity for Iranian Lawyers https://practicesource.com/international-day-of-the-endangered-lawyer-2024-global-momentum-of-solidarity-for-iranian-lawyers/
Iran: Kurdish lawyer Khosrow Alikordi sentenced by the Islamic Republic of Iran https://protect-lawyers.org/en/item/khosrow-alikordi-2/
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Khosro Alikordi, an Iranian human rights lawyer, has been subjected to intense government pressure for defending the families of protesters and political prisoners. He was convicted on charges of "propaganda against the regime." His advocacy, especially after representing families of those killed during the 2022 nationwide protests, has led to increased government surveillance and pressure on him. Alikordi also represents political prisoners such as Hossein and Fatemeh Sepehri and has faced professional bans, including restrictions on practicing law and using social media.
Khosro Alikordi was found dead on 5 December 2025 in suspicious circumstances.
Latitude: 36.33897989378956
Longitude: 59.49015211534547
1 year in prison
Khosro Alikordi, a lawyer and human rights defender from Sabzevar and residing in Mashhad, passed away on the evening of Friday, December 5, 2025.
International Day of the Endangered Lawyer 2024: Global Momentum of Solidarity for Iranian Lawyers https://practicesource.com/international-day-of-the-endangered-lawyer-2024-global-momentum-of-solidarity-for-iranian-lawyers/
Iran: Kurdish lawyer Khosrow Alikordi sentenced by the Islamic Republic of Iran https://protect-lawyers.org/en/item/khosrow-alikordi-2/
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