Hossein Salihavi

How they died

Shot directly in the heart area. After his killing, security forces did not allow his family to hold a funeral ceremony. Under pressure, threats and harassment, his body was taken for autopsy to change the cause of death. The body was returned only under the condition that burial occur at 6 AM with only four family members present under complete supervision of security forces. The family was under pressure and threats throughout this period and prohibited from holding any public ceremonies.

Why we remember them

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