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This report provides a detailed overview of human rights violations committed against Azerbaijani Turks in Iran during the first quarter of 2025 (January–March). It documents a range of abuses, including arbitrary arrests, unfair sentencing, executions, physical assaults, and intimidation by security forces. The persistent and systematic nature of state repression targeting this community is recorded. By presenting these cases, this report aims to shed light on the ongoing denial of fundamental human rights and freedoms faced by Azerbaijani Turks in Iran.
During this period, 8 individuals were detained and released, while 16 people received prison sentences for their activities. At least 16 individuals were executed by hanging, illustrating the persistent reliance on capital punishment despite growing international calls for its abolition. One case of assault and battery was reported, exemplifying the use of physical violence as a means to intimidate and punish activists. Additionally, 2 individuals were threatened and summoned by security forces, reflecting the persistent pattern of harassment and intimidation targeting activists.
The reported executions, cases of assault and battery, and threats by security forces collectively illustrate the systematic repression faced by Azerbaijani Turks in Iran, undermining their safety, curtailing their freedoms, and restricting their access to basic rights. This report will delve into the details of each case and provide further evidence of these ongoing violations.
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