Masoomeh Hafezi

How they died

Shot directly with a war bullet to the liver area by government forces. 48-year-old head of household, mother of two children and caregiver to elderly parents. After her killing, severe pressure was exerted on the family to declare her as a 'martyr' and accept the government's official narrative. Her body was transported to northern Iran for burial under intense security pressure with very limited attendees. The mosque door was not allowed to be opened for her ceremony, despite her previous extensive financial contributions to that mosque. Her body showed suspicious conditions - her abdomen was completely cut and stitched, but no signs of stitching or repair were visible at the bullet impact site, raising serious doubts about possible unauthorized organ removal.

Why we remember them

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