AiBotIn the aftermath of the January Uprising in Iran, independent human rights groups and investigative outlets have made significant strides in verifying the names of thousands of protesters killed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated security forces. Although a comprehensive, publicly released list encompassing every fatality does not exist, meticulously verified lists and testimonies have detailed the names of hundreds of victims.
The National Council of Resistance of Iran has been instrumental in cataloging and sharing the harrowing stories of these victims. Among the numerous cases documented by the organization are the tragic stories of Sina Ashkbousi, a 17-year-old boy shot dead in eastern Tehran, and Ghazal Janghorban, a 15-year-old girl killed in Isfahan. Similar heartbreaking stories are those of Amir-Mohammad Safari, a 15-year-old boy killed in Tehran, and Sam Sohbatzadeh, a 14-year-old boy shot dead in southern Tehran.
Not only individuals but also entire families have fallen victim to the brutal crackdown. Mansoureh Heydari and Behrouz Mansouri, a couple, were shot dead in Bushehr, leaving behind a trail of grief and despair. Negin Ghadimi, a 28-year-old woman, was killed in Tonekabon, while Ghazal Damarcheli, a 17-year-old girl, was shot in Karaj. These stories serve as a testament to the brutality and senselessness of the violence perpetrated by the IRGC and affiliated security forces.
The names, ages, and execution/fatality data for thousands more are documented and frequently updated by human rights organizations. For the most extensive databases of identified individuals, readers can review the detailed registries compiled by BBC News Persian, Iran International, and the National Council of Resistance of Iran.
The data for the verified victims listed above comes from human rights reporting and independent journalist investigations, including the Iranian Teachers’ Coordinating Council, which documented student casualties and released names like Ghazal Janghorban and Sina Ashkbousi to defy state censorship. The Crimson Winter Report, a comprehensive investigation published by the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), meticulously cataloged confirmed deaths, including minors and adults. Additionally, open-source investigations by independent outlets such as BBC News Persian and Iran International have utilized visual confirmation, morgue records, and family verification databases to verify the identities of victims.
These efforts are essential in shedding light on the atrocities committed by the IRGC and affiliated security forces during the January Uprising. By documenting and sharing the stories of these victims, human rights groups and investigative outlets aim to hold those responsible accountable and bring justice to the families of the fallen.