The International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights (IOPHR) expresses its deep concern regarding the suspicious disappearance of Dr. Masood Masjoody, Mathematician, a university professor and the member of Iran Front for the Revival of Law and National Sovereignty in the Province of British Columbia, Canada.
According to official information released by Canadian law enforcement authorities, Dr. Masjoody has been missing since February 2, 2026, and due to the particular circumstances of the case, the investigation has been assigned to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT).
To date, no official information regarding his condition or whereabouts has been made public, and his fate remains unknown.
The continuation of this situation gives rise to serious concerns regarding Dr. Masjoody’s right to life, personal security, and human dignity, fundamental rights that states are obligated to protect under international law, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
The IOPHR emphasises the necessity of an independent, impartial, and professional investigation and calls upon the competent authorities to maintain transparent and responsible public communication, in accordance with the law, including toward his family.
The International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights underscores the family’s right to truth, justice, and accountability and calls on all individuals and entities in possession of relevant information to cooperate with the competent authorities.
The International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights will continue to closely monitor developments in this case and, at the appropriate time, pursue the matter through international human rights mechanisms.