Afghan Migrant Workers at Imminent Risk of Execution

Recently, the Fars province prosecutor has affirmed the death penalties imposed on two Afghan nationals, Mohammad Ramez Rashidi and Naeim Hashem Ghotali. As a result, Afghan citizens and preparations are underway for their forthcoming public execution in Shiraz. These individuals, alongside other Afghan nationals, Hamid Ala Kaboli and Mostafa Jan Amani, faced trial concerning the "Shah Cheragh" case. This case stems from an attack on the Shah Cheragh shrine in October 2022, resulting in the tragic loss of life of at least 13 individuals.

There is a lack of evidence against Mohammad and Naeim; the Islamic Republic's media reported ISIS claimed the attacks. Regardless, the two men have been charged with the death penalty, denied due process and a fair trial, and their forced confessions have been used as proof of guilt. 

According to 1500Tasvir, the two may have been transferred to solitary confinement as of May 28th. Notably, Afghan nationals form the largest cohort of non-Iranian individuals subjected to executions and held on death row in Iranian prisons.