Mothers of Khavaran

Mothers of Khavaran (Persian: مادران خاوران) or "Mothers and Families of Khavaran" is a group of mothers and families of victims who suffered from state atrocities in Iran during the 1980s. They are dedicated to seeking truth and justice for those who were killed in mass executions carried out by the Islamic Republic, starting around 1981 and reaching their peak during the 1988 summary mass executions of political prisoners in Iranian prisons. The organization comprises mothers and other family members of victims. Despite pressure by state authorities to remain silent, the Mothers of Khavaran have worked for over thirty years to seek justice and accountability for their loved ones.

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