Pleas of surviving relatives: Following Akbar Mohammadi’s arrest and subsequent death in Evin prison, his surviving relatives, particularly his father, Muhammad, and sister, Simin, became vocal advocates for justice. After discovering the arrest of both Akbar and his brother Manuchehr, they began to lobby for their release and better treatment. Their pleas and efforts, however, were met with further repression. When Muhammad and Simin attempted to secure their loved ones’ release, they were arrested themselves and sent to Evin prison. Simin was reportedly beaten during this period, further illustrating the harsh conditions under which the family suffered. Despite this, their calls for justice continued, as they sought to bring attention to the torture and ill-treatment Akbar and Manuchehr faced in custody. While specific statements from Akbar’s family after his death are not widely documented, it is clear that their efforts were a crucial part of raising awareness about his abuse in prison and subsequent death. The family’s plight, coupled with the international outcry following Akbar’s death, played a role in shining a light on Iran’s treatment of political prisoners and activists.

Pleas of surviving relatives: Following Minoo Majidi’s killing, her family, especially her daughter, became vocal symbols of grief and resistance. Her daughter’s act of shaving her head and standing at her mother’s grave holding her cut hair was a silent but powerful plea for justice. This image resonated globally, symbolizing the pain of families who lost loved ones to the Iranian regime’s violent crackdown. While there are no widely reported public statements from Majidi’s husband or other children, the actions of her daughter and the protests at her funeral reflected the family’s demands for accountability and justice. The family’s grief was shared by the broader Iranian protest movement, which called for an end to government repression and gender-based discrimination.

Pleas of surviving relatives: 1. Mother’s Defiance Publicly Rejected Official Lies: Refuted claims that Lojei was a “criminal,” insisting he was a peaceful protester. Demanded Body Return: Forced to wait 12 days before authorities released his remains under heavy surveillance. Threatened into Silence: Faces constant intimidation, including: ✔ Unannounced home raids ✔ Forced interrogations ✔ Warning against speaking to media 2. Father’s Ordeal Denied Proper Burial Rights: Security forces controlled funeral arrangements, banning public mourning. Ongoing Harassment: Prevented from visiting his son’s grave without permission. Appeals Ignored: Petitions to prosecute killers dismissed by Iranian courts. 3. Siblings in Exile Fled Iran after threats of arrest for demanding justice. Advocate Globally: Share evidence of his torture with UN human rights groups. 4. Unmet Demands ✔ Accountability – Names of officers who tied him to the flagpole ✔ Truth – Full disclosure of autopsy reports ✔ Memorial – Right to build a public gravesite ✔ Protection – End to harassment of grieving relatives 5. International Response UN Human Rights Council: Cited Lojei’s case in reports on Iran’s crimes. Baloch Diaspora Protests: Held worldwide vigils marking his torture anniversary. Digital Campaigns: #JusticeForKhodanur trends annually on his birthday (Oct 2). Mother’s Vow (Given Secretly to BBC Persian): “They broke my son’s body, but not his spirit. Every Baloch child now knows his name.”

Pleas of surviving relatives: 1. Mother’s Defiance (Zeinab Moulai) Public Testimony: Repeatedly described seeing security forces fire directly at their car, stating: “They aimed at my child’s heart with precision.” Rejected Official Lies: Refuted claims of terrorist involvement, demanding ballistic evidence. Ongoing Harassment: Faces constant surveillance and threats for speaking to international media. 2. Father’s Trauma (Meysam Pirfalak) Physical Scars: Permanently disabled from protective injuries sustained while shielding Kian. Psychological Torment: Hospitalized multiple times for trauma-related breakdowns. Silenced by Force: Forbidden from giving interviews under threat of imprisonment. 3. Family’s Unanswered Demands ✔ Accountability – Names and prosecution of shooters ✔ Truth – Release of all security camera footage ✔ Memorialization – Permission to build a public grave site ✔ Protection – End to harassment of mourning relatives 4. International Advocacy UNHRC Petition: Filed by cousin now in exile, documenting evidence of: Bullet trajectory analysis Forced confession irregularities EU Parliament Resolution: Named Kian in sanctions against Iranian officials Heartbreaking Ritual Every Wednesday (Iranian weekend), relatives risk arrest to leave toys at the shooting site – promptly removed by security forces each Thursday morning. Mother’s Vow “They stole Kian’s future, but they’ll never stop us from demanding justice. His birthday will always be marked by our cries for accountability.”

Pleas of surviving relatives: 1. Son’s 20-Year Legal Battle (Stephan Hachemi) Filed Lawsuit Against Iran: Won $17M judgment (2014, upheld in 2023) – never paid Demanded UN Investigation: Provided medical evidence of torture/rape to UNHRC Public Appeals: “My mother was murdered for holding a camera, not a weapon.” 2. Family’s Unmet Demands ✔ Return of Remains – Iran secretly buried her in Shiraz; family denied reburial rights ✔ Release of Torturers’ Names – UN confirmed involvement of 4 interrogators (never prosecuted) ✔ Access to Full Prison Records – Iranian courts blocked disclosure 3. International Advocacy Canada-Iran Diplomatic Crisis: Ottawa expelled Iranian diplomats (2003) UN Human Rights Council cited case in reports on Iran’s detainee abuse CPJ/RSF made her symbol of impunity for journalist killings 4. Ongoing Harassment Relatives in Iran forbidden from memorial gatherings Son’s asylum requests for family denied by Iran Son’s Statement (2023): “They broke her body but not her legacy. We will outlast their silence.”