Iran Sentences 30 People to Death, Including Minors

Amnesty International reported that 30 individuals, including minors, are at risk of execution following expedited trials related to the January 2026 protests in Iran. Eight people have already been sentenced to death, with serious allegations of torture and denial of legal rights during their trials. The organization emphasized the urgent need for the Iranian authorities to halt these executions and highlighted the broader issue of state repression against protesters. Diana Eltahawy criticized the Iranian government’s actions as a means to instill fear and suppress demands for change.

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