Mojahed Kourkour

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Mojahed Kourkour is imprisoned and sentenced to death on false charges justified on a religious basis. 

On December 20, 2022, authorities in Ahvaz arrested Kourkour in a violent raid on a house that resulted in the shooting of Kourkour in the leg and the killing of two others. Authorities falsely accused Kourkour of murdering Kian Pirfalak, a young child, and several others during a November 2022 protest in Izeh, despite him allegedly not being at the protest and Pirfalak’s family claiming plainclothes security forces killed him. After arresting Kourkour, authorities reportedly failed to provide him medical care. Kourkour was also reportedly denied access to a lawyer of his choosing and visits from his family. His arrest came amid a crackdown on protestors, civil society, and former political prisoners following nationwide protests against the killing of Mahsa Amini and the compulsory hijab law.

On December 30, 2022, authorities aired Kourkour’s confession on state television, which relatives allege was coerced under torture. 

In April 2023, the Ahvaz Revolutionary Court sentenced Kourkour to death for corruption on Earth and enmity against God, among other charges. Kourkour is also facing murder charges in the Ahvaz Criminal Court.

In December 2023, the Supreme Court upheld Kourkour's death sentence. Due to the ruling, his execution is reportedly imminent.