Another demonstrator has been sentenced to death in connection with the systemic protests in Iran. As the justice portal Misan reports, it concerns 19-year-old Mohammed B. .
The Supreme Court would have confirmed the verdict. B. is said to have attacked and injured security forces with a weapon. He is accused of “waging war against God” – an act punishable by death under Islamic law.
So far, two demonstrators have been executed in Iran for their involvement in anti-regime protests. According to Iranian media reports, another 20 people are said to be on the judiciary’s death list.
According to Iranian activists and human rights groups abroad, more than 500 people have been killed during the protests – mostly protesters, but also security forces. More than 18,500 demonstrators were reportedly arrested. Iran has neither confirmed nor denied this information. Tehran’s brutal crackdown on demonstrators, and in particular the two executions, were condemned at home and abroad. (dzc/SDA)