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Ahmad Shafahi (Shafahi) is the commander of Salman Corps, the IRGC military unit in Sistan and Baluchistan. Shafahi has attacked free and open communications, labelling satellite television stations that are not under the control of the Iranian regime as “tools of the enemy.” He also had direct control of IRGC and Basij forces responsible for violent actions against peaceful protestors during the recent crackdown in Sistan and Baluchistan.
Shafahi is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13553 for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, the IRGC.
“Ahmad SHAFAHI is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because: he is and has been involved in the commission of serious human rights violations in Iran, namely being responsible for, engaging in, providing support for and promoting serious violations with respect to the right to life and the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in Iran through his role as commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Salman Corps, the IRGC military unit in Sistan and Baluchistan Province and in the suppression of protests.”
“Brigadier General Ahmad Shafahi is a commander of the IRGC in Sistan and Baluchestan province, and is responsible for public relations. The IRGC is a central element of the Iranian security forces in that province, where it is also called the ‘Salman army.’ The security forces in Sistan and Baluchestan province have been using brutal violence against peaceful protestors in the round of protests in the autumn of 2022, including against children. As commander of the IRGC in the Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Sardar Ahmed Shafahi is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.”
Position:
Commander of Salman Corps in Sistan and Baluchistan province
Involved In:
Human Rights Abuse
Also Known As:
(Arabic: احمد شفاهی)
SHAFA’I, Ahmad (Arabic: احمد شفائی)
Country:
Iran
Address:
Sistan and Baluchistan
DOB:
21 May 1968
Nationality:
Iran
Reason for the color:
» Added to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list maintained by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on October 26, 2022 pursuant to Executive Order 13553 for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, the IRGC;
» COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2022/2231 of 14 November 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) No 359/2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Iran;
» UK and international partners announce further sanctions against Iranian officials – Published: 14 November 2022;