Hashim Aghajari, an Iranian dissident professor whose death sentence for blasphemy sparked widespread protests last year, has refused a court order to undergo psychological tests. The state news agency of Iran reports statements from Aghajari's wife, who said he is furious about being ordered to see five specialists for the tests. Mr. Aghajari, a veteran of the Iran-Iraq war from 1980 to 1988, who lost a leg in the conflict, was sentenced to death after a closed trial found him guilty of questioning the rights of Shia clerics to govern Iran. This ruling led to the largest pro-reform protests in recent years and prompted Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to instruct the judiciary to reconsider the sentence. Aghajari's wife claims that her husband, who is in prison, insists on his right to a public trial before a jury. The Supreme Court has ordered psychological tests to determine Mr. Aghajari's mental fitness. The hardline judiciary is seen as a major obstacle to the reform movement in Iran.
Hashim Aghajari Refuses Court Order for Psychological Tests
Hashim Aghajari, a professor sentenced to death for blasphemy, has refused a court order for psychological testing, expressing anger over the requirement. His case has sparked significant protests and calls for reform in Iran, highlighting tensions between reformists and hardliners. This situation underscores ongoing struggles for civil rights and judicial fairness in the country.
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Hashim Aghajari refuses court-ordered psychological tests amid ongoing political tensions in Iran.
- Hashim Aghajari refuse Iranian judiciary
- Supreme Court order Hashim Aghajari
- Iranian citizens protest Iranian government
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Aghajari's case exemplifies the tension between reformists and hardliners in Iran.
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