On the occasion of the fortieth day of the martyrs of the nationwide protests of January 2026, the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign issued a statement announcing its unwavering solidarity and support for the uprising of the people of Iran and for the families of the victims. In the statement, while expressing sympathy with the families who, instead of mourning, have resolved to continue the path until victory, it was emphasized that members of the campaign in prisons are on hunger strike on this day, declaring their protest against the wave of executions and heavy sentences issued against detainees.
Continuation of the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign in its one hundred and eighth week in 56 different prisons
On the fortieth day of the martyrs of the January uprising, and with the most sincere sympathies to the families and the brave people who, at the fortieth-day memorial ceremonies for their loved ones, honor the memory of those martyrs with strong determination and, instead of mourning, have resolved to continue the path until victory, the members of the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign likewise declare their unwavering solidarity and support for the uprising of the people of Iran and for the families of the victims.
Iran Marks 100 Executions in One Week, 241 Executions in Three Weeks
Documents, videos, and photos that have gradually been released in recent days, revealing parts of the great crime of January committed by the oppressive regime, confirm Khamenei’s ominous statement that “The God of today is the same God of the 1980s.” This level of crime once again reminds us how horrific and vast the dimensions of crimes against humanity and the secret killings of the 2000s and 2009 in prisons were—atrocities that remained hidden from cameras. Crimes whose full dimensions have still not been revealed.
Yes, now tens of thousands of detainees from the recent protests are under pressure and torture, and plans are underway to issue death sentences and heavy prison terms against them. We call on all international bodies to take immediate action to save these prisoners. Meanwhile, since January 21, more than 300 prisoners, including three women, have been hanged.
According to published reports, Saleh Mohammadi, an 18-year-old wrestler who was arrested during the January protests, is facing a death sentence in Qom Prison, and his life is in serious danger.
The members of the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign call on the people of Iran, especially the families of detainees, not to remain silent and to publicize the news and names of their loved ones and be their voice.
Political prisoners who are members of the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign are on hunger strike on Tuesday, February 17, in the 108th week of the campaign in 56 different prisons.
