Two political prisoners in Iran, Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, have been sentenced to death by the regime’s judiciary. The sentences were issued by Judge Iman Afshari of Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court on charges including rebellion, waging war against God, and membership in the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI).
Details of the Prisoners
Behrouz Ehsani
- Age: 69
- Arrested: December 6, 2022, in Tehran
- Current location: Ward 4 of Evin Prison
- Subjected to torture in Ward 209 of Evin Prison
Mehdi Hassani
- Age: 48
- Arrested: September 11, 2022, in Zanjan
- Current location: Ward 8 of Evin Prison
- Subjected to physical and psychological torture in Ward 209 of Evin Prison
Concerns and Calls for Action
The Iranian Resistance has raised alarms about these death sentences, viewing them as part of the regime’s strategy to suppress potential uprisings. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, has warned that the regime may interpret international inaction as tacit approval for continued human rights violations.
Urgent Appeals
The Iranian Resistance is calling for:
- Immediate intervention by the United Nations
- Action from human rights defenders worldwide
- Engagement from the European Union and its member states
The primary goals are to secure the release of political prisoners and save the lives of those facing execution, including Ehsani and Hassani.
International Fact-Finding Mission
There is a pressing need for an international fact-finding mission to:
- Visit Iran’s prisons
- Meet with prisoners, especially political detainees
- Assess the conditions and treatment of inmates
This situation highlights the ongoing human rights crisis in Iran, where political prisoners face severe repression, including torture, unfair trials, and the threat of execution. The international community’s response to this crisis could be crucial in pressuring the Iranian regime to improve its human rights record and potentially save lives.
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