The lawyer of an Iranian dissident university professor who has been sentenced to death says he will request a review of the ruling to restore calm during more than two weeks of student protests in Iran. Saleh Nikbakht told the Iranian Students News Agency that he will seek a review of the sentence even if his client, Hashem Aghajeri, does not agree. Mr. Nikbakht expressed hope that his request for a review would bring peace back to Iranian universities. Earlier this week, Iranian authorities detained four student activists for one day following the continuation of student protests against the announced ban. Mr. Aghajeri was sentenced to death on charges of blasphemy and questioning the clerical government. Last week, Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, ordered the judiciary to reconsider Aghajeri's death sentence. However, the Attorney General stated that the sentence will remain in effect unless Aghajeri requests a review by December 3. Mr. Aghajeri has stated that he does not intend to request a review.
Aghajeri's Lawyer to Request Review of Death Sentence
Hashem Aghajeri, a dissident university professor sentenced to death, is facing potential execution amidst ongoing student protests in Iran. His lawyer, Saleh Nikbakht, plans to request a review of the sentence to restore calm, despite Aghajeri's reluctance to pursue this option. The situation highlights tensions between the government and dissenting voices in the academic community.
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Aghajeri's lawyer seeks review of death sentence amid ongoing student protests in Iran.
- Saleh Nikbakht request Hashem Aghajeri
- Iranian authorities detain four student activists
- Ayatollah Khamenei order judiciary
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The request for a review of Aghajeri's death sentence could impact the current wave of protests.
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