Amnesty International has warned of the imminent execution of two political prisoners named Mehdi Hasani, 48, and Behrouz Ehsani, 69, calling for an immediate halt to any plans by the Islamic Republic authorities to execute them. On Monday, February 8, Amnesty International announced that the sudden transfer of these two condemned political prisoners from Evin Prison to Qazalhasar Prison in Karaj, Alborz Province, on Sunday, February 7, has heightened concerns about their imminent execution. The human rights organization described the trial of these two political prisoners as 'severely unfair' and reported allegations of 'torture and forced confessions.' Amnesty International has requested that the Iranian authorities stop any plans for the execution of Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hasani, annul their charges and convictions, and ensure regular access to their families and necessary medical care. The international organization also urged Iranian officials to protect these two political prisoners from further torture and mistreatment by providing the right to choose an independent lawyer and to investigate allegations of torture, prosecuting offenders in fair courts without resorting to the death penalty. Mustafa Nili, Behrouz Ehsani's lawyer, announced on Sunday, February 7, on social media platform X that a request for judicial review for Behrouz Ehsani 'was submitted last week and referred to one of the branches of the Supreme Court yesterday, Saturday.' This lawyer stated that he would follow up on this matter from the Supreme Court branch on Tuesday, February 8. Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hasani were sentenced to death in late September this year on charges of 'baghi, moharebeh, and ifsad fil-arz' in Branch 26 of the Islamic Revolutionary Court presided over by Iman Afshari. Other charges attributed to these two prisoners include 'gathering classified information, conspiracy against national security, and membership' in the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran. According to previous reports from human rights sources, at least 54 'political and security' prisoners are currently on death row in Iranian prisons, facing charges including 'baghi, moharebeh, and ifsad fil-arz.' The U.S. Department of State condemned the regime's 'increasing use of executions to suppress the people' and emphasized continued support for the Iranian people in the face of 'relentless human rights violations' by the Islamic Republic.
Amnesty International Warns of Imminent Execution of Two Political Prisoners
Amnesty International has raised alarms over the imminent execution of two political prisoners in Iran, Mehdi Hasani and Behrouz Ehsani, following their sudden transfer to a different prison. The organization condemned their trials as unfair and called for a halt to their executions and better treatment. This situation highlights ongoing human rights abuses in Iran.
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Amnesty International warns of imminent execution of political prisoners Mehdi Hasani and Behrouz Ehsani in Iran.
- Amnesty International announce Mehdi Hasani, Behrouz Ehsani
- Islamic Republic authorities execute Mehdi Hasani, Behrouz Ehsani
- Islamic Republic authorities torture Mehdi Hasani, Behrouz Ehsani
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The imminent execution of political prisoners underscores the severe human rights situation in Iran.
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