Iran executed two individuals associated with the People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (PMOI), bringing the total number of executions to four in a single day. Babak Alipour, 34, and Pouya Ghobadi, 33, were executed after being convicted of ties to the outlawed group and alleged involvement in attacks, including targeting a government building. Two additional men, Akbar Daneshvarkar, 60, and Mohammad Taghavi-Sangdehi, 59, were also hanged on the same day for purported membership in Mujahideen-e-Khalq. Amnesty International reported that these executions occurred without prior notice, preventing the condemned from meeting with their lawyers or families. There are ongoing concerns about the fate of two other PMOI members, Abolhassan Montazer and Vahid Bani Amerian, who are at imminent risk of execution and reportedly faced torture during detention.
Why It Matters
The executions highlight Iran’s ongoing crackdown on political dissent, particularly targeting groups like the PMOI, which is banned in the country. The Iranian government has a history of using capital punishment as a tool for political repression, especially in cases involving alleged security threats. In recent years, international human rights organizations have condemned Iran’s use of the death penalty, particularly in political cases, as violations of fundamental human rights. The situation is exacerbated by internet shutdowns that hinder monitoring of such executions, raising concerns over transparency and accountability within the Iranian judicial system.
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