BodyDear Honourable Ştefan Muşoiu,
I am writing to draw your urgent attention to the case of Danial Niyazi, who is currently at risk of execution in Iran.
This case is unfolding amid a sharp 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 moments.
Daniyal Niazi, an 18-year-old worker from Shirvan in North Khorasan and a member of the Kurdish ethnic minority, was arrested in a home raid on January 12th 2026. He faces charges of war against god and other crimes, has been tortured and forced to confess in Shirvan prison without access to a lawyer of his choice, and is at risk of execution.
In January 2026, the European Parliament took a strong position against repression in Iran, signaling that such violations will not go unanswered. At a time when visibility is being deliberately reduced, continued and visible engagement is essential.
I respectfully urge you to consider:
– Publicly sponsoring Danial Niyazi within a political or detainee advocacy initiative
– Raising this case in plenary, committee discussions, or with the EEAS
– Supporting efforts to maintain visibility, including hearings with human rights defenders or affected families
– Calling for an immediate halt to the execution and for full due process guarantees
Further information on this case is available here:
https://www.hra-news.org/2026/hranews/a-4ac3ca8e
https://x.com/AmnestyIran/status/2024847122856632797
When visibility is limited, international attention can be one of the few remaining safeguards against irreversible harm. Timely action in this case could be decisive.
Sincerely,
A concerned citizen
