The Revolutionary Court of Ahvaz has revoked the pardon of the blind Mujahid and once again sentenced this political prisoner, held in Shayban prison in Ahvaz, to death. Dadban, a legal consulting and educational center for activists, announced on Saturday, December 29, 1403, that the reissuance of the death sentence for Mujahid was carried out by the third branch of the Revolutionary Court of Ahvaz, which had been referred to for a re-examination of this political prisoner's case. The Supreme Court had previously rejected the death sentence issued by the lower court in response to Mujahid's appeal and sent the case for re-examination to the equivalent branch. Mujahid, a citizen from Izeh, was arrested on December 20, 1401, on charges of 'shooting at citizens during the protests on November 25 in Izeh and the murder of Kian Pirfalak.' The attribution of this charge to Mujahid comes despite the fact that Kian Pirfalak's family has repeatedly testified that the shooters of their vehicle, resulting in Kian's death on the evening of November 25, were security and law enforcement agents, and therefore they have no complaints against Mujahid. Despite this evidence and testimony, the court, during the proceedings regarding Mujahid's charges, acquitted him of intentional murder and accused him of 'moharebeh and ifsad fil arz' (waging war against God and corruption on earth), based on which the death sentence was issued. The death sentence for Mujahid was annulled by the Supreme Court. Amnesty International, on the second anniversary of the nationwide protests, stated that in the Islamic Republic, the immunity of 'perpetrators of international crimes' from punishment continues. Raina Korkor was released on bail from Evin prison. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed concern over executions in Iran. The attacks by the Evin guards on the chest of Nobel Peace Prize laureate; Taghi Rahmani reported on Narges Mohammadi's 'respiratory attack.' The Human Rights Campaign in Iran reported that 17 female prisoners were injured during the Evin guard's attack.
Blind Mujahid Under Threat; Ahvaz Revolutionary Court: No Pardon Necessary
The Revolutionary Court of Ahvaz has sentenced the blind political prisoner Mujahid Korkor to death again, despite evidence suggesting his innocence. This case highlights ongoing issues of judicial fairness and human rights abuses in Iran, particularly concerning political dissent.
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Revolutionary Court of Ahvaz revokes pardon and sentences blind Mujahid to death again.
- Revolutionary Court of Ahvaz announce Mujahid
- Iranian authorities arrest Mujahid
- Revolutionary Court of Ahvaz execute Mujahid
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The Iranian judiciary continues to impose harsh sentences on political prisoners despite evidence of their innocence.
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