Death Knell at Dawn in Iran; Over 430 Political and Civil Activists Support the 'No to Execution' Campaign

Following an increase in the issuance and execution of death sentences by the Islamic Republic and the launch of the 'No to Execution' campaign condemning this form of judicial punishment, over 430 civil and political activists have called for a halt to executions in Iran in a statement. This group of Iranian activists, in their statement published on Sunday on the Telegram channel Kalameh, pointed out that the recent executions in Iran have made 'dawn' a terrifying keyword in the language of Iranian prisons. They state that 'death sentences are taking a path that resembles revenge, targeting young individuals whose violence, if committed, is a consequence and a construction of a greater violence that the structure has imposed on their lives in various ways every day and night.' The signatories of the statement have referred to Mohsen Malakout, Pejman Fatehi, Vafa Azarbar, and Mohammad Faramarzi, who were recently executed, as the latest victims of the 'execution therapy' scenario, stating that 'the belief in execution therapy remains a bitter threat for some youth.' According to these political and civil activists, most individuals condemned to this type of death penalty should not have been executed even by the judicial standards of the Islamic Republic, and their execution has been a 'clear oppression.' The signatories assert that what has occurred is clearly a form of revenge, instilling fear, and demonstrating power, and they insist on the demand for 'No to Execution,' hoping to halt the current costly and damaging processes. The names of 439 individuals, including Abolfazl Ghadyani, Keyvan Samimi, Soheila Rajai, Eisa Saharkhiz, Fakhr al-Sadat Mohtashami Pour, Hashem Sabaghian, Roya Sadr, Monijeh Fathi, and Ahmad Montazeri, are listed at the bottom of this statement as signatories. The statistics on executions in the Islamic Republic have always been among the highest in the world, but the execution of political and non-political prisoners has intensified following the protests of 1401 (2022) and has led to widespread domestic and international reactions in recent weeks. Student organizations warned Neda Al-Nashif: 'The criminal government of the Islamic Republic will exploit you.' The Iran Human Rights Organization warned of the imminent execution of three imprisoned protesters. Lawyer of Mohammad Qabadi: His retribution is unjust and leads to the slaughter of law and Sharia. Exclusive: The 'Uprising Against Execution' gathering was held in 11 cities across Europe. Exclusive: Reza Salmanzadeh told Neda Al-Nashif: 'Meet with prisoners directly.' Hengaw: 74 prisoners were executed in Iran in one month. Confirmations of death sentences for several protesters; two experts told VOA: It aims to 'intimidate' society.