On Tuesday, Amnesty International issued a statement urging Iranian authorities to stop the execution of a 25-year-old man scheduled for early Wednesday. Amnesty claims that Alireza Shahi's trial for assault and murder was unfair. Alireza Shahi, who was sentenced to death for killing someone during a collective brawl, is currently in solitary confinement in Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj, awaiting execution. According to human rights organizations, he committed this crime at the age of 18 and had long been denied access to a lawyer, reportedly being forced to confess under torture and convicted in an 'unjust trial.' Earlier in mid-November, Amnesty had called on everyone to write letters to Iranian officials demanding a fair trial for Alireza Shahi, addressing his claims of 'torture.' Raha Bahreini, a spokesperson for Amnesty International's Iran section, responded to Radio Farda's questions regarding the request to halt Alireza Shahi's execution.
Amnesty International Calls for Halt to Execution of Alireza Shahi
Amnesty International has called for the halt of Alireza Shahi's execution, claiming his trial was unfair and marked by torture. Shahi, sentenced to death for a crime committed at 18, has been denied legal representation and is currently in solitary confinement. This case highlights ongoing human rights concerns in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Amnesty International urges Iran to halt execution of Alireza Shahi, claiming unfair trial and torture.
- Amnesty International announce Iranian authorities
- Iranian authorities execute Alireza Shahi
- Iranian authorities indict Alireza Shahi
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The case underscores significant human rights concerns in Iran.
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