Sam Rezaee

سام رضایی

21 years old · Shiraz · Fars Province

Killed during protests

Life

worked in his family’s jewelry shop
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worked in his family’s jewelry shop

Sam had graduated from Iran’s elite gifted-students school system
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Sam had graduated from Iran’s elite gifted-students school system
He planned to study medicine in Italy.
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He planned to study medicine in Italy.
Sam Rezaee was 21 years old when he posted, “Long Live the Shah (King).”
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Sam Rezaee was 21 years old when he posted, “Long Live the Shah (King).”

In the words of those close to them

It is very important for us to let the world know this is how Sam was killed and what they did to him— source close to family
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It is very important for us to let the world know this is how Sam was killed and what they did to him

How they died

On January 8, near Saadi Cinema in Shiraz, Sam was struck by pellets in the neck and chest.
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On January 8, near Saadi Cinema in Shiraz, Sam was struck by pellets in the neck and chest.
“They took him to the hospital, where he later died.”
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“They took him to the hospital, where he later died.”

After their death

Authorities delayed handing over his body for a week, the source said. Officials tried to pressure the family to declare that he was affiliated with the Basij militia. The family refused and were required to sign a pledge to remain silent.
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Authorities delayed handing over his body for a week, the source said. Officials tried to pressure the family to declare that he was affiliated with the Basij militia. The family refused and were required to sign a pledge to remain silent.
He was buried under security supervision.
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He was buried under security supervision.

Sources

The name is recorded in at least two independent sources or in a human-rights organisation’s report.

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