Habilian Assocation (Iranian Families of Terror Victims) has gathered evidence over its 19 years of activity documenting the crimes of the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (aka MEK, MKO, PMOI). This evidence has been recognized by international bodies, including the United Nations, and Habilian is prepared to present it to the court.
According to Habilian, Seyed Mohammad Javad Hasheminejad, the son of martyr Ayatollah Seyed Abdulkarim Hasheminejad and Secretary-General of the Habilian, attended the 22nd session addressing the crimes of the MEK terrorist group. He presented his testimony and submitted the documented evidence of the group's crimes to the court.
Introducing himself during the session, the Secretary-General of Habilian stated: "I am the son of Ayatollah Seyed Abdulkarim Hasheminejad, who was martyred in a suicide attack by the MKO in 1981. I have a book authored by the third defendant in this case, who confesses in the book: 'In Iran, we carried out suicide attacks and assassinated five Ayatollahs.' Photographs of the perpetrators were displayed as members of the MKO."
Hasheminejad emphasized the efforts to document the crimes of this terrorist group and remarked: "Since 2005, we have established a non-governmental organization to address and follow up on the terrorist crimes committed in our country. Despite these efforts, our nation has faced unjust accusations regarding terrorism, while there has been little international reflection on the terrorist operations that occurred here. To add to this injustice, the perpetrators and the organization behind these terrorist acts maintain official offices in the United States and European countries. Such actions are unprecedented globally.”
The Secretary-General of the Habilian highlighted the support European countries have extended to the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization, stating:
"It is unprecedented anywhere in the world for an organization involved in terrorism to have official offices in European countries. At certain points in time, these host countries themselves labeled this organization as terrorists, acknowledging their role in murdering innocent people in Iran. However, this situation has become an exception when it comes to our country. The reason we established Habilian was to collect and document evidence of these crimes and to reflect them globally. This is important not only for informing the previous generations about what occurred in our country but also for showing the world that Iran is one of the biggest victims of terrorism."
He added: "As someone who survived one of the MKO's terrorist attacks, I, along with a group of families of martyrs, founded this association. Anyone who has been a victim of terrorism can become a member of this association. I have gathered extensive documentation. If the court ever decides to summon me as one of the victims of these crimes, I am prepared to present a wealth of evidence. Over the past 19 years of dedicating my efforts to exposing the MKO, I have faced numerous threats from them."
The Secretary-General also noted: "At our association, families of martyrs have documented a series of terrorist crimes committed in our country. We represent 17,000 families of victims of terror, and we have amassed considerable evidence, including materials from European countries, which we will present to the court as needed."
He formally filed charges against the MKO based on the Iranian Code of Criminal Procedure, stating:
"In my capacity as Secretary-General of Habilian Association, and under Article 66 of the Criminal Procedure Code of 2013, I request the prosecution of the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization for violations of citizens' rights and the rights of women and children who have fallen victim to their terrorist actions. Article 66 of the Code of Criminal Procedure authorizes non-governmental organizations with charters dedicated to the protection of children, women, persons with physical or mental disabilities, public health, the environment, cultural heritage, and citizens' rights to file complaints regarding crimes in these areas and to participate at all stages of the judicial process."
He added that the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization officially launched its armed and terrorist operations against the Islamic Republic of Iran in the summer of 1981, openly declaring its entry into an armed phase.
Seyed Mohammad Javad Hasheminejad stated: "In this context, the group committed numerous terrorist acts, including the assassination of ordinary citizens, women, and children, bombings, arson, and even horrific and brutal torture methods such as skinning Iranian citizens."
He continued: "Since its inception, this group has assassinated over 12,000 Iranian citizens, both indiscriminately and in targeted, organized operations. Additionally, the number of people injured in their terrorist activities is more than double the number of those killed."
Hasheminejad provided examples of the MKO’s crimes in court, saying:
"The atrocities committed by this terrorist group against women, children, and defenseless citizens — some of which were presented during this court session — include burning two- and three-year-old children, such as Zahra and Mahnaz Nourbakhsh, or suffocating innocent girls like Zeynab Koumayi. These civilians were non-combatants, and while such actions may not be more horrific than the acts of ISIS, they are certainly no less reprehensible."
He also highlighted the psychological and emotional damage inflicted on the families of terror victims, stating:
"Women and children who lost their caregivers as a result of the MKO’s terrorist actions have suffered profound and fundamental issues, disrupting their social and familial security and stability. Since its establishment, this terrorist organization has deprived 12,000 people of their right to life — a fundamental human right recognized even in armed conflicts."
The Secretary-General of the Habilian emphasized the international threat posed by terrorist groups, noting:
"Most importantly, with its political motives and terrorist nature, this group has endangered the security of people in Iran, Iraq, France, Albania, and many other countries. The aim of their terrorist activities is to instill fear and terror among the general public, which directly equates to undermining the safety and security of these nations."
Hasheminejad underscored that defending human rights is a fundamental responsibility of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), stating:
"As NGOs, our support knows no boundaries. Wherever the sanctity of human life and global security is violated, we must fulfill our mission and act. It is particularly notable that Western governments, which claim to champion human rights, women’s rights, and children’s rights and lead feminist movements in the West, are among the primary supporters of the MKO. These governments provide political, diplomatic, financial, and other forms of significant backing to the leaders and members of this terrorist group."
The Secretary-General of Habilian referenced international evidence of human rights violations by the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO), stating:
"We have extensive documentation of the MKO's actions against women, even within their own organization. These documents, consistent with international records, reveal numerous instances of abuse. For example, to prevent women in their ranks from harboring any hope for the future or thoughts of escape, the organization forcibly sterilized over 150 women, including members of its leadership cadre, by removing their uteruses. This is just one among many other barbaric and inhumane practices."
He added: "Since its establishment, Habilian has been committed to exposing the crimes and actions of terrorist groups, including the MKO. We have focused on supporting the victims of these groups' activities and defending the rights of women and children affected by terrorism. As an NGO dedicated to the promotion and protection of citizens' rights, we demand the prosecution of the MKO, along with its leaders and members named as defendants in the current indictment."
In conclusion, Hasheminejad spoke about his meeting with the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights:
"If there is any interest in the activities of the MKO, the crimes they have committed, or the confessions they have made, we have meticulously gathered these materials over the past 19 years. The United Nations has also recognized our evidence. When the Special Rapporteur visited with the intent of taking action against us, I provided them with our documented materials. These records were officially registered as UN evidence."