A group of female prisoners incarcerated in Evin Prison condemned the death sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, warning that this could be a prelude to issuing "heavier sentences" for other opponents of the Islamic Republic. On Tuesday, July 9, 16 female prisoners stated in a statement received by Radio Farda: "This is not only the death sentence for Sharifeh, but the death sentence for all of 'us' labor, political, civil, human rights activists, and women’s rights activists." The Revolutionary Court of Rasht sentenced Ms. Mohammadi to death on charges of "Baghi" or "armed rebellion against the regime" just one day before the second round of Iran's presidential elections, provoking widespread reactions from civil and political activists. In the statement from the women’s section of Evin Prison, criticism of the Iranian government's repression policy was expressed: "They want to silence the voice of protest and demands, which had been elevated to a significant level with the revolutionary uprising of 2022, and intimidate women who have stepped into the arena of rights advocacy with a louder voice than before, forcing them to retreat." These imprisoned political and civil activists emphasized that they stand alongside Sharifeh Mohammadi and all those threatened by the death sentence, demanding the halt of the execution order. Among the signatories of this statement are Narges Mohammadi, Golrokh Iraei, Anisha Asadollahi, Vida Rabani, and Sepideh Gholian. Sharifeh Mohammadi, 45, from Miane in East Azerbaijan and residing in Rasht, was arrested by the Rasht Intelligence Department on December 5, 2023, on charges of "propaganda against the regime." Sources from Radio Farda indicate that despite her social concerns, she had no political activities, and the issuance of the death sentence against this labor activist on the attributed charge of "Baghi" by the judiciary was aimed at "intimidating the labor movement" in Iran.
16 Women Prisoners at Evin Demand Cancellation of Sharifeh Mohammadi's Death Sentence
Sixteen female prisoners at Evin Prison have condemned the death sentence of labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, warning it could lead to harsher sentences for other dissenters. The Revolutionary Court's ruling has sparked widespread criticism among civil and political activists, who see it as part of a broader strategy to suppress dissent and intimidate women advocating for rights.
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16 women prisoners at Evin demand cancellation of Sharifeh Mohammadi's death sentence.
- 16 female prisoners announce Sharifeh Mohammadi
- Revolutionary Court of Rasht sentence Sharifeh Mohammadi
- Rasht Intelligence Department arrest Sharifeh Mohammadi
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The death sentence against Sharifeh Mohammadi represents a broader threat to activists in Iran.
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