EU and UN condemnation of Iran
In a written statement from the office of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, “The EU calls on the Iranian authorities to refrain from imposing the death penalty and carrying out any future executions, and to follow a coherent policy towards the total abolition of the death penalty”. statement was included.
The statement also urged the Iranian authorities not to rely on coerced confessions to reveal the truth about the alleged crimes.
Recalling that it is imperative that the Iranian authorities protect the rights of defendants to due process and ensure that those detained or imprisoned are not subjected to any ill-treatment, the statement read:
“The EU reiterates its firm and principled opposition to the use of the death penalty at all times and under all circumstances. The death penalty is a cruel and inhuman punishment that has no deterrent effect against the commission of crimes and represents an unacceptable denial of human dignity and integrity.
UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION
In a written UN statement, it was claimed that the UN experts drew attention to concerns about death sentences in Iran.
In the statement, it was noted that Tehran’s Islamic Revolution Court charged the 23-year-old Iranian with “waging war against Allah” and that Iranian authorities had approved the death sentences imposed on 12 people so far.
Emphasizing that executions due to unfair trials arbitrarily deprive people of life, the statement said UN experts condemned the execution of the 23-year-old.
Experts have also called on Iran to place a moratorium on abolishing the death penalty.
FIRST RUN PERFORMED
It has been reported that Şikari, one of 11 people sentenced to death so far, has been executed in connection with protests that began after the death of a young woman in Iran after being detained by police.
Muhsin Shikari was the first protester to be executed in connection with the Mahsa Emini protests in Iran.
In connection with the demonstrations that have been going on for about 3 months in the country, so far 11 people have been sentenced to death.
Death sentences handed down by the Revolutionary Courts must be confirmed by the Supreme Court. The head of the judiciary, Gulam Hussein Muhsini Ejei, stated on December 6 that the sentences of some of the people sentenced to death have been approved and will be carried out soon.
Under Iran’s Penal Code, those who commit crimes such as “disturbing public order, committing mischief and waging war against the state” face the death penalty. (AA)