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Summary
This report addresses human rights violations against Azerbaijani Turks in Iran during the fourth quarter of 2024 (October, November, and December). The first section focuses on the detention of 12 individuals, some of whom have been released on bail pending the completion of legal proceedings.
The second part of the report discusses 17 individuals who have been sentenced, detailing various prison terms and fines. It also provides updates on an individual previously sentenced and currently serving their imprisonment. The third part focuses on an exiled individual who refuses to comply with exile laws and has been fined.
The next part of the report describes the execution of 45 Azerbaijanis by the Iranian government between October and November 2024, including five women. This harsh and extensive use of the death penalty highlights the Iranian government’s systemic reliance on inhumane and irreversible punishment as a tool for control and suppression. These executions, often following unfair trials, are carried out in prisons across the country and disproportionately target vulnerable populations.
The ‘Denial of Medical Care’ section highlights the urgent health needs and mistreatment of imprisoned Azerbaijani activists, previously detailed in Part Two for their charges and accusations, with a focus on those who have been intentionally denied access to medical care.
The ‘Restrictions on Issuance of ID Certificates for Children’ section examines the systematic denial of identification documents for children, particularly those from marginalized ethnic groups such as the Baluch and Azerbaijani communities. It highlights specific cases where families encountered obstacles in registering culturally significant names, emphasizing the broader human rights implications of this discriminatory practice.
The ‘Recommendations’ section urges the Iranian government to immediately halt inhumane execution sentences, particularly for non-violent crimes. It calls for international pressure on Iran to uphold fundamental rights, end arbitrary detentions, and release political prisoners. The international community is urged to hold the Iranian government accountable, demand fair trials, and advocate for the abolition of the death penalty as a tool of political repression.
