8 executed in Iran, including Afghan citizen, amid ongoing human rights concerns
An Iranian human rights organization, Hengaw, has reported the execution of eight individuals, including an Afghan citizen, for drug-related offences. According to the organization, the executions took place on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, at the Qezel Hesar prison in Karaj and the Adelabad prison in Shiraz. The report indicates that those executed […]
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An Iranian human rights organization, Hengaw, has reported the execution of eight individuals, including an Afghan citizen, for drug-related offences.
According to the organization, the executions took place on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, at the Qezel Hesar prison in Karaj and the Adelabad prison in Shiraz.
The report indicates that those executed were convicted of drug-related crimes, murder, and assault, with one of the individuals being a woman. The identity of the Afghan citizen has not yet been disclosed.
Hengaw has identified the executed individuals as Dawood Barahui, Saeed Mohammadpour, Mehdi Ali Akbari, Mansour Toukali, Hamed Shekasteh, Mohsen Astoorai, and a female individual with the surname Mahmoodinia.
Previously, the organization reported the execution of two Afghan citizens for similar charges.
This report highlights ongoing concerns regarding the execution of prisoners in Iran without access to legal representation, a practice that has faced international condemnation from human rights organizations.
In 2023 alone, at least 471 individuals, including Afghan citizens, were executed in Iran on drug-related charges, according to Iranian human rights groups.
The situation for Afghan refugees in Iran and Pakistan remains dire. Both countries have faced criticism for their handling of refugees and human rights violations.
The lack of legal protections and the frequent executions reflect a broader issue of systemic abuse and disregard for international human rights standards.
As the humanitarian crisis deepens, the international community is urged to address these violations and support the protection of refugees’ rights.
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