Iran's judiciary sentences three anti-government protesters to death

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A total of five people now face execution for participating in widespread, anti-regime demonstrations. All of the individuals have been indicted under serious national security charges. The United Nations and rights groups have urged Iran to halt indictments involving the death penalty and to release all peaceful protesters.

Published 4 months ago · Iran, Islamic Republic of

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