The tally of criminal executions has, for the second consecutive month, surpassed 100, signaling a deeply troubling trend that demands immediate attention.
This surge in executions is widely perceived as a stern response from authorities to the mounting protests and uprisings within the Iranian populace. It serves as a method to instill fear and suppress dissent, creating a grim atmosphere for those advocating for change.
Over the past 30 days alone, the orchestrated execution machine has claimed the lives of at least 102 individuals. The preceding month of Aban witnessed an equally shocking figure of 106 recorded executions, highlighting an alarming and persistent pattern.
It’s crucial to note that the officially reported statistics likely underestimate the actual number of executions, pointing to a deeply concerning situation. Among the executed are 21 Baluch citizens, two individuals who were minors at the time of their alleged crimes, and a highly decorated athlete ranked third in Asia for desert running.
Recent instances include the hangings of Karamollah Lorestani and Hossein Papi in Khorramabad’s central prison on December 23, Mohammad Saleh Emami in Taybad prison on December 21, and Mojtaba Ayyami in Qom’s central prison.
Amidst these troubling developments, the death sentence for Reza Rasaei, a participant in Iran’s 2022 anti-regime protests, has been officially confirmed by the 17th branch of the Supreme Court. Convicted of murdering Nader Bayrami, the head of the intelligence organization of the regime’s IRGC in Sahneh, Kermanshah province, Rasaei’s case has triggered widespread reactions on various social networks.
Rasaei’s conviction, rooted in ‘forced confessions obtained during the interrogation,’ raises serious concerns about the fairness of the legal process. Amnesty International has issued a warning about his imminent execution, highlighting the lack of evidence, witnesses, or documentation supporting his alleged crime.
Others facing confirmed death sentences include Mojahed Korkur, accused of murdering 9-year-old Kian Pirfalak during the 2022 uprising. Despite conflicting accounts and the rejection of accusations by Kian Pirfalak’s father, Mojahed Korkur faces serious charges related to the death of seven people, including Kian Pirfalak.
The United Nations, relevant international bodies, the European Union, and member states must intervene promptly to halt the execution machine and prevent the massacre perpetrated by the Iranian regime, thereby saving the lives of thousands of prisoners on death row.
Furthermore, an international fact-finding mission to visit Iranian prisons is imperative to shed light on the gravity of the situation and address the alarming human rights violations occurring in Iran.
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