Shafahi, Ahmad

Person/Entity:
Person
Also Known As:
Shafai, Ahmad; Shafa'i, Ahmad
Sanctioned by U.S:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by U.S:
2022-10-26
Sanctioned by EU:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by EU:
2022-11-14
Sanctioned by U.K.:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by U.K.:
2022-11-14
Sanctioned by Canada:
No
Sanctioned by Australia:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by Australia:
2023-01-31
U.S Laws/EOs Sanctioned Under:
EO 13553
EU Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
Decision 2011/235/CFSP and Regulation No 359/2011
U.K. Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Canadian Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
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Australian Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Thematic Sanctions) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2023
Description

"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."1 

"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."2 

"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."3 

"Brigadier-General, Commander of the Salman Corps unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Sistan and Baluchistan province."4

Sources: 

1. https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1048 

2.  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32022R2231&from=EN

3. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1117167/Notice_Iran__Human_Rights__141122.pdf

4. https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2023L00271

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