Following the re-announcement of the death sentence for 'Amir Amrollahi', an individual who committed murder ten years ago at the age of 16, Amnesty International, a human rights advocacy organization, called for the cancellation of this sentence in a statement on Wednesday. The statement from Amnesty International noted that the court, despite the Supreme Court's order to review the case, still ruled for the conviction and execution of Amir Amrollahi. Kian Ma'navi reported on this news and sought the views of Elahe Hicks, the executive director of the NGO Human Rights Advocates in the United States, regarding this matter. According to Ms. Hicks, the repeated issuance of death sentences for individuals who committed crimes in Iran under the age of 18 is a form of 'mockery of international institutions' that pursue the issue of human rights in Iran.
Elahe Hicks: Death Sentences for Minors Are a Mockery of International Institutions
Amnesty International has called for the cancellation of the death sentence for Amir Amrollahi, who was convicted of murder at 16. Elahe Hicks from Human Rights Advocates criticized the repeated death sentences for minors as a mockery of international human rights efforts. This situation highlights ongoing human rights concerns in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Amnesty International has called for the cancellation of the death sentence for Amir Amrollahi, who was convicted of murder at age 16. Despite a Supreme Court order to review the case, the court upheld the death sentence.
- Amir Amrollahi was sentenced to death for a crime committed at age 16.
- Amnesty International and Elahe Hicks criticize Iran's practice of executing minors.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran is one of the few countries that still executes individuals for crimes committed as minors, violating international conventions like the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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