Sahand Abbasnia

Maragheh, East azerbaijan

At risk of execution

Arrested: Arrested: January 22, 2026
Demographic: Demographic: Man
Latest status: Latest status: Prisoner
Last update: Last update: March 4, 2026

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Sahand Abbasnia, an architecture student at the University of Islamic Arts in Tabriz and a cafe worker in Tabriz, was initially temporarily detained in Tabriz on 19 Dey 1404 and released after a few days. He was then arrested on 2 Bahman 1404 at his family home in Maragheh. The family is unaware of his condition and whereabouts, and there are reports of the risk of execution.

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Cynthia NÍ MHURCHÚDelegation for relations with Iran
To[email protected]
SubjectImmediate Attention Requested: Sahand Abbasnia at Risk of Execution
BodyDear Cynthia NÍ MHURCHÚ, I am contacting you to urgently request your attention to the case of Sahand Abbasnia, who is reportedly facing imminent execution in Iran. Sahand Abbasnia, an architecture student at the University of Islamic Arts in Tabriz and a cafe worker in Tabriz, was initially temporarily detained in Tabriz on 19 Dey 1404 and released after a few days. He was then arrested on 2 Bahman 1404 at his family home in Maragheh. The family is unaware of his condition and whereabouts, and there are reports of the risk of execution. The risk of irreversible harm in this case is severe. Public intervention by Members of the European Parliament has, in previous cases, contributed to halting executions and ensuring international scrutiny. Timely and visible engagement can have a meaningful impact. I respectfully urge you to: Issue a public statement calling for an immediate suspension of the execution. Engage with EU institutions and relevant diplomatic channels to press for a stay of execution. Advocate for fair legal proceedings, transparency, and access to independent legal representation. Support continued parliamentary attention to the broader use of the death penalty in Iran. Further information and reporting on this case can be found here: https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/u/0/reporting/71414769-37ca-4359-9e86-48c7c704da98/page/p_zkwf39o10d Your voice and position carry weight. Prompt action may help save a life. Sincerely, A concerned citizen
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Dominik TARCZYŃSKIDelegation for relations with Iran
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SubjectTranslating Parliament’s Iran Position into Case-Based Protection – Sahand Abbasnia
BodyDear Honourable Dominik TARCZYŃSKI, I am writing to bring to your immediate attention the case of Sahand Abbasnia, who is reportedly facing execution in Iran. Sahand Abbasnia, an architecture student at the University of Islamic Arts in Tabriz and a cafe worker in Tabriz, was initially temporarily detained in Tabriz on 19 Dey 1404 and released after a few days. He was then arrested on 2 Bahman 1404 at his family home in Maragheh. The family is unaware of his condition and whereabouts, and there are reports of the risk of execution. The European Parliament’s January 2026 resolution on repression in Iran, along with its firm position regarding the IRGC and the restriction of access for Iranian representatives, marked a clear escalation in the EU’s political response. To ensure these positions remain impactful, it is crucial that they are consistently applied to individual cases where lives are at imminent risk. In this regard, I respectfully ask you to consider a more structured, preventive approach: – Adopting Sahand Abbasnia under a formal political sponsorship mechanism focused specifically on prisoners sentenced to death. – Requesting that this case be included in official parliamentary communications and raised in dialogues with EU foreign policy representatives. – Supporting dedicated briefings or side-events in Parliament featuring Iranian human rights advocates and experts monitoring execution cases. – Promoting a coordinated initiative among Members to track and publicly reference named detainees at risk, reinforcing sustained oversight rather than one-time statements. When individual prisoners are visibly linked to elected representatives, it increases transparency and international scrutiny. Consistent political association can serve as a deterrent in cases where proceedings lack due process safeguards. Additional reporting and documentation related to 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 engagement and sustained visibility may be decisive. Sincerely, A concerned citizen
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Anders VISTISENDelegation for relations with Iran
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SubjectUrgent Human Rights Case Requiring Parliamentary Follow-Up – Sahand Abbasnia
BodyDear MEP Anders VISTISEN, I am writing to request your urgent attention to the case of Sahand Abbasnia, who is currently facing the risk of execution in Iran. Sahand Abbasnia, an architecture student at the University of Islamic Arts in Tabriz and a cafe worker in Tabriz, was initially temporarily detained in Tabriz on 19 Dey 1404 and released after a few days. He was then arrested on 2 Bahman 1404 at his family home in Maragheh. The family is unaware of his condition and whereabouts, and there are reports of the risk of execution. The European Parliament has already taken a firm stance in response to the situation in Iran, notably through its January 2026 resolution condemning repression, its position regarding the IRGC, and its measures limiting engagement with Iranian state representatives. These actions established a clear political framework. The next step is ensuring that individual cases at imminent risk are consistently integrated into that framework. In practical terms, I respectfully suggest: – Taking on Sahand Abbasnia as a sponsored detainee under a structured parliamentary advocacy initiative focused specifically on death penalty cases. – Requesting updates from the EEAS on this individual case and ensuring it is raised in diplomatic exchanges. – Supporting formal invitations for Iranian human rights defenders, UN mandate holders, or affected family members to brief Members on urgent execution cases. – Encouraging coordinated cross-party visibility efforts, such as joint letters or questions highlighting named prisoners at risk. Sustained attention to specific detainees transforms general resolutions into tangible protection mechanisms. When Parliament members visibly monitor a case, it signals continued international scrutiny. Further reporting and documentation regarding 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 consequences involved, immediate and structured follow-up could prove decisive. Sincerely, A concerned citizen
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