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Iran confirms death sentence for another protester

2023-01-02 19:57:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

Iran confirms death sentence for another protester

Iran's Supreme Court confirmed another death sentence for a participant in the protests that have rocked the country since September, bringing the number of people sentenced to more than 20.

The man, identified as Mohammed B., was convicted of injuring security forces with a weapon.

According to Islamic legal opinion in Iran, the charge was "war against God," which is punishable by death.

He was also accused of burning down a government building.

Human rights activists have repeatedly denounced the shortened legal procedures.

Once confirmed by the Supreme Court, decisions cannot be appealed.

So far, two demonstrators have been executed in Iran for their involvement in the protests. According to Iranian media reports, more than 20 other protesters are on the judiciary's death penalty list.

More than 500 demonstrators have been killed in the protests, according to human rights groups.

The violent crackdown on protesters and especially the two executions were condemned at home and abroad.

At the weekend, security forces in the Kurdish town of Jaëanrud in the northwest of the country again violently attacked a funeral service for slain protesters.

Nationwide protests in Iran were sparked by the death in custody of Jina Mahsa Amini on September 16, 2022.

The Iranian Kurdish woman was arrested by the so-called morality police for violating the country's Islamic dress code./ REL





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