Pleas of surviving relatives: The family of Alwaleed Abdeen has emerged as a powerful voice demanding justice for his brutal death at the hands of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF). His elderly father, Siddig Abdeen, who survived the war’s horrors only to bury his son, has become an unlikely activist, presenting harrowing video evidence of Alwaleed’s emaciated final days to international bodies. “They didn’t just kill my son – they tried to erase everything he stood for,” Siddig declared during a somber press conference in Cairo, where he now lives in exile. The family’s #RememberAlwaleed campaign has galvanized Sudan’s diaspora, transforming his personal tragedy into a rallying cry against RSF atrocities. Alwaleed’s sisters risk their safety to smuggle documentation of his torture to human rights organizations, while his former colleagues secretly maintain his abandoned innovation hubs as acts of quiet resistance. Their pleas extend beyond personal grief – they demand the exhumation of mass graves near Jebel Awliya, where hundreds may lie buried, and insist on an independent autopsy despite threats from RSF sympathizers.

Pleas of surviving relatives: Amir Hussein Heshmat Saran’s surviving family, particularly his wife, made emotional appeals regarding his unjust treatment and preventable death. Here are the key points of their pleas: 1. Appeals for Medical Care: His wife and other relatives reportedly pleaded with prison authorities to provide him with adequate medical treatment. They emphasized his deteriorating health due to heart problems, brain hemorrhaging, and a lung infection, asking for him to be transferred to a hospital for proper care. These pleas were ignored, and his condition worsened. 2. Denunciation of Medical Neglect: After his death, his wife revealed to the media that the

Pleas of surviving relatives: Ali Saremi’s family members, particularly his wife and son, made heartfelt public appeals in the years leading up to his execution, pleading for justice and his release, and denouncing the charges as politically motivated and unfounded. 1. Public Appeals for Clemency: His family repeatedly appealed to Iranian authorities to stop the execution, emphasizing that Saremi was not involved in any violent or armed activity, and that he was being punished solely for visiting his son in Camp Ashraf. They urged the judiciary to show mercy, highlighting Saremi’s age, deteriorating health, and decades-long imprisonment.

Pleas of surviving relatives: Following Kavous Seyed-Emami’s death, his family made several public pleas for justice and transparency regarding the circumstances surrounding his demise. His wife, Maryam Mombeini, and his sons, particularly his son Ramin, who was living in Canada at the time, called for an independent investigation into his death. They rejected the Iranian authorities’ claim that he had committed suicide and insisted that he had been tortured while in detention. The family expressed their belief that Kavous was a victim of political repression, not an alleged spy, and they urged the Iranian government to provide a full explanation. In response to their

Pleas of surviving relatives: Nika’s family, especially her mother and aunt, made urgent public appeals demanding truth, justice, and accountability. Her mother repeatedly rejected the government’s claims that Nika committed suicide, asserting her daughter was murdered for resisting oppression. Despite threats and intimidation, her family continued to speak out, holding public memorials and encouraging others to fight for freedom. “I will forever be in agony for your sufferings, but I love you. When I see that pure seed of your thinking – freedom, courage and honour – blossom in the hearts of other loved ones, I am happy and grateful.” — Nika’s mother, on

Pleas of surviving relatives: Freddy Mukuza’s family has been left devastated by the loss of their son, brother, and loved one—taken in an act of violence for which there has been no accountability. Although they have not spoken publicly, those close to the family say they are calling for justice, demanding answers, and seeking dignity for Freddy’s memory. They want the world to know that he was not just a number, not just a victim, but a human being with dreams, relationships, and a future stolen by war. “We want the world to know our Freddy was innocent,” said a relative, through a neighbor.

Pleas of surviving relatives: After Mohsen Shekari’s execution, his uncle publicly criticized the Iranian authorities for denying the family the opportunity to bury his body. He accused the officials of directing the family to two separate cemeteries, neither of which contained Shekari’s remains. His uncle’s plea for his body to be returned for a proper burial highlighted the harsh treatment faced by the families of other protesters killed during the Mahsa Amini protests, with several other families making similar complaints regarding the whereabouts of their loved ones’ bodies.

Pleas of surviving relatives: As of now, there have been no widely reported or documented public pleas from Farhad Vakili’s surviving relatives regarding his case or death. However, given the political nature of his arrest and subsequent sentencing, human rights organizations such as Amnesty International and others have raised concerns about the fairness of his trial and the conditions leading to his death. If specific pleas from his family exist, they have not been highlighted in major news outlets or human rights reports.

Pleas of surviving relatives: The surviving relatives of Saeed Zeinali, particularly his mother, Akram Neghabi, have consistently called for justice and information about his whereabouts and fate. In 2013, on the anniversary of the student protests, Akram Neghabi shared that a judiciary official had promised to help her uncover the truth about her son’s disappearance. Despite years of silence and the refusal of security forces and prison officials to provide any information, the Zeinali family continues to seek answers. Amnesty International has also shown support, standing with the family to demand truth and justice for Saeed Zeinali, who remains forcibly disappeared.