Death Sentence Issued for Kamal Khanbabai; Prison and Exile for Neda Dadejani
As judicial proceedings continue against detainees from the protests, reports published by human rights sources indicate that a death sentence has been issued for Kamal Khanbabai and Kurdish artist Neda Dadejani has been convicted to imprisonment and exile. Human rights activists have characterized these rulings as evidence of the continuation of a policy to suppress dissent and the use of severe punishments against protesters.
According to information released by human rights organizations, 32-year-old Kamal Khanbabai, father of one child, has been sentenced to death by the first branch of Qazvin’s Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Asadi, on charges of “enmity against God” (moharebeh). Following objections by the defendant’s lawyers, the ruling has been sent to the Supreme Court for review.
According to sources close to the prisoner’s family, the charge of enmity against God is based on allegations of “participation in destruction of public property,” with the court citing the breaking of two surveillance cameras as among its grounds. In recent years, human rights organizations have repeatedly warned against the widespread use of charges such as “enmity against God” and “spreading corruption on earth” in cases related to protests, considering this process contrary to fair trial standards.
Hengaw also reported that following his arrest in December 2025, Kamal Khanbabai was subjected to torture and beatings for 10 days in the detention facility of the Intelligence Administration in order to coerce forced confessions—claims that have been raised repeatedly in similar cases by prisoners and human rights organizations.
In another case, Neda Dadejani, an artist, puppeteer, and theater designer from Qorwe, has been sentenced by the Revolutionary and Criminal Courts to a total of three years of discretionary imprisonment and two years of exile to Nikshahr in Sistan and Baluchestan Province. According to reports, two years of the imprisonment sentence will be enforceable.
According to the report, the Revolutionary Court convicted her on charges of “assembly and conspiracy against the country’s internal security” to two years in prison, and the Criminal Court, due to charges of “disturbing public order and tranquility,” imposed one year of imprisonment and two years of exile.
Neda Dadejani is a recognized artist in the field of theater for people with disabilities and previously won the award for outstanding puppetry and first prize for puppet design and creation at the eighth regional theater festival for people with disabilities. She also has experience as a costume and makeup designer in theatrical productions.
Human rights activists believe that the continued issuance of severe sentences, including death sentences, long-term imprisonment, and exile, against protest detainees demonstrates the continuation of pressure on government critics—a process that continues to face widespread criticism from international human rights organizations.
