Rahman Asakereh

Rahman Asakereh is an Arab activist, a member of Al-Hiwar (Conversation) Organization, and studying social sciences at Ahvaz University of Science and Research. He has a degree in chemistry and is married. He is sentenced to 20 years in prison in exile.

<coverage-outsourcing id='2839'> The confessions of two of the six defendant's in the case - Hashem Shabani and Hadi Rashedi- were broadcast on Press TV, the Islamic Republic of Iran's English-speaking media outlet. These video also included a confession from Tah Heidarian, an Arabic-speaking Iranian activist who was ultimately executed. Press TV has been accused of airing forced confessions that were made under torture. </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='2842'> Amnesty International issued a statement highlighting the possibility of these six Arab residents of Ahvaz being executed by Iranian security forces and warned that they are at risk of being executed on the charge of "enmity against God". These individuals are currently being held in Karoun Prison in Ahvaz. At least four of them were not allowed access to an attorney for eight months since the time of their arrest. </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='2844'> His 16 year old son, Hamed, passed away as a result of an automotive accident in 2012. Prison and judiciary officials did not allow him to participate in his son's burial and funeral ceremonies. There are reports that his son was struck by a police vehicle. </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='2836'> He was tried in Branch 2 of Ahvaz Revolutionary Court and sentenced to execution on charges of "Enmity against God', "Corruption on Earth", "Propagating against the system", and "Attempts against national security". </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='2843'> His sentence of 20 years' imprisonment in exile in Mashhad's Vakil Abad Prison was relayed to him </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='2841'> There were reports of unrest in Khalaf Abad in response to the death sentences issued for these five individuals. </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='2838'> His sentence was upheld by Branch 32 of the Supreme Court. The following Judges voted to uphold his execution: Judge Farajollahi, Judge Ghaem Maghami, and Judge Lotfi. </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='2840'> The five Arab prisoners sentenced to death began a hunger strike in protest of their sentences being upheld by the Supreme Court. This strike lasted for 28 days. </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='18212'> Amnesty International published a statement,entitled, “Human Rights Defenders Under a Wave of Attacks in Iran” in which the case of Mohammad Ali Amourinejad and Rahman Asakereh, was also, examined. In the statement of Amnesty International these two individuals were imprisoned for having engaged in “peaceful activities” in the Alhavar group </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='25224'> It is reported that effective medical services are not provided to him in Masjed Soleiman Prison. </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='25223'> It was reported that he was exiled to Quchan prison </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='50901'> According to an IPA source, Rahman Asakereh is still incarcerated in Quchan Prison in his 13th year of imprisonment without leave. </coverage-outsourcing>