Death sentence confirmed for protesters in Iran

According to news in Iran’s Şark newspaper, the head of the judiciary Gulam Hüseyin Muhsini Ejei stated that the judicial process of some protesters arrested in connection with the protests was concluded in a short time.

In this context, Ejei recalled that those who were tried for charges such as “terrorism, murder, disturbance of public order” during the demonstrations were sentenced to death or long-term prison.

President Ejei said: “Some of those who make mischief and make war on the State, murder with firearms and bladed weapons and generate mistrust, have also been convicted and will soon be executed.” he used his statements.

IT STARTED AFTER THE DEATH OF MAHSA EMINI

The death of Mahsa Emini, 22, on September 16, who fell ill and was taken to hospital after being detained by Irshad patrols, known as the “morality police”, in Tehran on September 13, sparked protests. against the government of the country.

The commander of the Revolutionary Guard Army Air Forces, Brigadier General Emir Ali Hacızade, in his speech on November 29, said that more than 300 people, including security forces, lost their lives in the protests that have been taking place. prolonged for approximately two and a half months in the country. Iran’s Security Council announced on December 3 that the total death toll had passed 200.

The Norway-based Institution for Human Rights of Iran (IHR) said in its report released on November 29 that 448 protesters were killed as a result of security forces intervention in street demonstrations that began after Mahsa’s death. Emini. .

According to the news reflected in the country’s media, more than 60 security guards lost their lives during the demonstrations.

While thousands of people were detained during the demonstrations, the Speaker of the Magistracy announced on November 8 that an indictment had been prepared against 1,024 people related to the events that occurred during the demonstrations.

In connection with the demonstrations that have been going on for about 3 months in Iran, 6 people have been sentenced to death so far. The death sentences had to be confirmed by the Supreme Court.
Under Iran’s Penal Code, those who commit crimes such as “disturbing public order, wreaking havoc on the land and waging war against the state” face the death penalty. (AA)