Mohammad Alizadeh

How they died

Shot directly by government forces' bullets in Rasht city. Originally from Fouman county. Was a childhood friend of Mehran Basir Tavana who was killed in the 2022-2023 protests and never forgot his grief over losing Mehran. Was arrested for 15 days after chanting against government suppression and violence at Mehran's 40-day memorial ceremony. Was a football enthusiast and leader of Fouman football team, worked at a hookah lounge. Family was pressured after his death - body was buried at night in complete silence with only mother, sister and brother allowed to attend. Even hanging a black flag on their house door was prohibited. Family had to pay bail to receive his body and now remain silent due to fear of further pressure. Buried at Imamzadeh Mirza in Fouman near his family's residence.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Mohammad Alizadeh, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.