Exclusive: German Parliament Representative and Political Guardian of Mohammad Qabadi Demand Halt to Execution of Young Protester

A member of the German Parliament and the political guardian of Mohammad Qabadi called for a halt to the execution of this protester in an interview with the Persian section of Voice of America, urging the German government to act decisively on this matter. Clara Bonger, a representative of the Left Party in the German Parliament, stated that the trial of Mohammad Qabadi was 'not fair' and did not even align with what is practiced in the Islamic Republic, insisting that this sentence and such trials must be stopped. The concern expressed by Qabadi's political guardian comes as Mr. Qabadi's lawyer reported on Monday that he had received a 'notification of execution' for this death-row inmate. According to an image of this notification published by Amir Reysian, Mohammad Qabadi's lawyer, the 'sentence will be executed on Tuesday, January 23.' Clara Bonger told Voice of America, 'I was shocked to hear the news of Mohammad Qabadi's impending execution, as just a few months ago the court decided to review the case. As a result, we had a good opportunity to catch our breath and work again on his case. Now, however, hearing this news that he might be executed tomorrow is very shocking. I think this is another page in the activities of the ruling government in Iran because in this specific case, and even compared to the operational processes of the Islamic Republic, illegal and strange actions were taken by the authorities. Therefore, I am extremely worried.' Qabadi's political guardian added, 'I say to the Islamic Republic of Iran, do not hang Mohammad Qabadi, give him a chance for a fair trial.' Clara Bonger emphasized, 'The German government must demand that the Islamic Republic end executions and no longer carry out these sentences, as they are illegal and issued following unlawful trials. Political prisoners must be released and, if pursued, must receive a fair trial. A trial governed by the rule of law, but in this case, such a thing does not exist. Therefore, of course, the German government must raise this demand with the Islamic Republic.' Mohammad Qabadi, a young protester arrested during the nationwide protests of 2022, was accused of 'corruption on earth' through 'extensive action against police motorcycle officers resulting in the death of officer Vahid Kermpour Hasanvand and injury to five police officers.' In the initial ruling for this accused, the sentence of 'retribution' was issued, but this ruling was overturned and referred back for further consideration. After the initial ruling of 'retribution' for Mohammad Qabadi was confirmed by the Supreme Court of the Islamic Republic, the mother of this death-row protester requested 'pardon and forgiveness' from the family of the killed special forces officer. Masoumeh Ahmadi, Mohammad Qabadi's mother, wrote in a message to the family of Farid Kermpour, the special forces officer killed during the nationwide protests for which Mohammad Qabadi was sentenced to 'retribution': 'I hope that in the honor of your young martyr, you will have mercy on my sick son and, with your utmost kindness and boundless forgiveness, grant a new life to my child.' She stated that 'we know that the martyrdom of your child is a grief that never ends,' and urged the Kermpour family to forgive instead of seeking revenge at a time when they could take revenge. The issuance of the execution notification for a protester; the Supreme Court of the Islamic Republic: Mohammad Qabadi will be executed on Tuesday 'retribution.' Warning about the 'imminent execution' of a protester; the case of Reza Rasayi has been sent to 'execution.' A rally was held in support of Mojahid Korkor and Reza Rasayi in front of the Islamic Republic embassy in Berlin.