BodyDear MEP Jorge Martín Frías,
I am writing to bring to your immediate attention the case of Salah Yousefi, who is reportedly facing execution in Iran.
This case comes amid a concerning escalation in executions during ongoing unrest and conflict, often carried out under conditions of internet restrictions and communication blackouts. These measures significantly reduce transparency and limit international oversight at the most critical stages.
Salah Yousefi, a 35-year-old Kurdish citizen from Javanrud, Kermanshah province, and a resident of Ramsar, Mazandaran, was arrested twice during the 1404 Dey protests (first on 24 Dey and again after his release). He is facing charges of war crimes through his ties to Israel and the United States and is at risk of execution. No official documents have been communicated to his family and his condition is unknown.
The European Parliament’s January 2026 resolution and related measures marked a clear escalation in the EU’s response to repression in Iran. At a time when visibility is being deliberately reduced, ensuring that individual cases receive sustained and visible attention is essential.
In this regard, I respectfully urge you to consider:
– Sponsoring Salah Yousefi as a detainee at risk of execution to ensure continuous visibility
– Raising this case in parliamentary discussions and with EU foreign policy representatives
– Supporting briefings or events with human rights defenders and experts monitoring imminent execution cases
– Encouraging coordinated attention to named detainees at risk, particularly where executions may occur under restricted visibility
When individual cases are visibly monitored by elected representatives, the level of international scrutiny increases, raising the cost of proceeding with executions.
Additional reporting on this case can be found here:
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/u/0/reporting/71414769-37ca-4359-9e86-48c7c704da98/page/p_zkwf39o10d
Given the irreversible nature of the death penalty, timely and visible engagement may be decisive.
Sincerely,
A concerned citizen
