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Why Iran’s 1988 Massacre Is a Crime Against Humanity
In the investigation of the 1988 massacre and the reports of prisoners being relocated with gross violations of human rights, such as “physical and psychological torture” using various inhumane methods, as well as “systematic execution and crimes” against prisoners, we encounter two characteristics of crimes against humanity. In the ethical teachings of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, and St. Thomas Aquinas, natural rights are synonymous with justice, and the violation of these rights is considered a crime. International law, which is derived from these teachings, asserts that in any crime, anywhere in the world, it is humanity that is harmed. In other words, crimes have global implications. Based on this understanding, international criminal courts were established in Nuremberg, Tokyo, Rwanda, and Yugoslavia to prosecute crimes against humanity.
What Are the Factors Contributing to Iran’s Economic Decline?
In recent years, Iran’s regime has experienced a significant decline in its rank in world trade. This drop can be attributed to several factors. Discussing the economic issues of this regime is challenging, as those involved in the system are aware that the economy is governed by a complex web of rules and laws under the control of the regime’s supreme leader. Classical statistical methods are insufficient to estimate, explain, and analyze the regime’s economy due to the lack of transparency. Economic statistics in Iran are selectively published, only highlighting fake and baseless successes. Other statistics are kept hidden, leading to a lack of comprehensive data. The regime’s economy relies heavily on oil revenues, which have been subject to volatility due to the regime’s adventurous policies. Fluctuations in oil prices directly impact the country’s economic indicators.
The Inhuman Sentence of 74 Lashes Carried Out for Laleh Vahhabi
Ms. Laleh Vahhabi, 35, was arrested by security forces in Talish during the protests in February 2023. The Talish General and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office sentenced Ms. Laleh Vahhabi to one year of imprisonment and 74 lashes. There is no information available on the details of the case and accusations leveled against Ms. Vahhabi. Ms. Marzieh Mohebi, a lawyer presently abroad, tweeted that the Mashhad court issued a ruling and declared confiscation of her property Mubah (permissible). The charges of this lawyer are not clear. Ms. Marzieh Mohebi announced by publishing a tweet the issuance of a strange verdict by the Article 49 Court of Mashhad.
Reyhaneh Ansarinejad, A Labor Activist, Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
The Revolutionary Court of Tehran sentenced Reyhaneh Ansarinejad, a labor activist, to 4 years of imprisonment and social deprivation. According to Razieh Zaidi, Ms. Ansarinejad’s lawyer, the 15th branch of the Tehran Revolutionary Court recently issued a verdict sentencing Ms. Reyhaneh Ansarinejad to 4 years in prison on the charge of “assembly and collusion to act against the security of the state.” The court has informed Reyhaneh Anasarinejad of the verdict and additional punishments, banning her membership in parties, groups, political organizations, activities in cyberspace, media, and press, and leaving the country for two years. The trial of Reyhaneh Ansarinejad was held on July 17, 2023, at branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.
Zurich—July 28, 2023: MEK Supporters Held a Photo Exhibition in Support of the Iran Revolution
Zurich, Switzerland—July 28, 2023: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a photo exhibition of the Iranian uprising’s martyrs in solidarity with the Iran Revolution.
Oslo—July 28, 2023: MEK Supporters Held a Rally in Support of the Iran Revolution
Oslo, Norway—July 28, 2023: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally in front of the Norwegian Parliament in solidarity with the Iran Revolution.
Also, read Iran News in Brief – July 29, 2023
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