Prominent Opponents of the Islamic Republic Condemn the Execution of Habib Asyoud

Several prominent figures and activists opposing the Islamic Republic condemned the execution of Habib Asyoud, an Iranian-Swedish citizen. Masih Alinejad, a journalist and human rights activist, tweeted about the abduction of Habib Asyoud and Rouhollah Zam by the Islamic Republic, stating: "Given the dark history of the Islamic Republic's judiciary in torture, rape, and the worst inhumane treatment of prisoners, the confessions obtained from prisoners lack any credibility or legal basis." According to her, "As long as the Islamic Republic exists and murderers are in positions of judgment, the people of Iran do not recognize the legitimacy of its courts and demand the complete abolition of the death penalty." Abdullah Mohammadi, leader of the Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan, referred to the abduction of this Iranian-Swedish citizen by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps four years ago, writing: "He was not only deprived of a competent court and fair trial... but was also tortured into forced confessions, which is a gross violation of human rights and lacks credibility." According to Mr. Mohammadi, "The end of all this injustice is only possible with the end of the Islamic Republic." Gohar Eshghi, mother of Sattar Beheshti, reacted to the execution of Habib Asyoud by referencing her activities against the Islamic Republic, saying: "Believe me, if you think like me, the Islamic Republic will not see the dawn of tomorrow." Vahid Beheshti, a human rights activist, described the execution of Habib Asyoud as "another disgraceful failure for Western leaders" and termed the result of "44 years of appeasement" with the Islamic Republic as a "failure." Mr. Beheshti added: "The terrorist IRGC understands only one language, and that is pressure, and we will stand with all our strength until the destruction of these terrorists in the field." Atena Daemi reacted to the execution of Habib Asyoud by tweeting that the Islamic Republic issues prison sentences for a father who is the killer of his daughter, long sentences for political and ideological activists, and fines for the killer of Kahrizak. According to Ms. Daemi, many individuals were accused of moharebeh (waging war against God) without even a weapon being found on them, while human rights defenders were only accused of "supporting terrorism" for supporting these individuals. This human rights activist further referred to the issuance of qisas (retribution) sentences for five prisoners in Lakan prison without any evidence and stated: "If today you cheered and clapped for the execution without considering the context of the crime, without considering the role of the Islamic Republic in the commission of crime and without considering the existence of a corrupt and unjust judicial system in the Islamic Republic, you are complicit with the Islamic Republic and a murderer." Ms. Daemi concluded her tweet thread by reminding that "today the sentence for Habib Asyoud, who was sentenced to death in this corrupt judicial system without a fair trial, was carried out!" She stated, "The execution is a government premeditated murder!" The execution of this Swedish-Iranian citizen has faced a wave of condemnation from European governments, with Sweden summoning the Iranian chargé d'affaires in the country in protest. The hashtag #NoToExecution has once again gained prominence among Iranian social media users. Iranian news agencies reported on Saturday the execution of Farajollah Chab, known as Habib Asyoud. The death sentence for Farajollah Chab, known as Habib Asyoud, was confirmed by the Supreme Court of the Islamic Republic at the end of Esfand, on charges of "corruption on earth through the formation and administration" of the "Harakat-e-Nazal" group and "designing and executing terrorist operations" in Khuzestan. Habib Asyoud was 48 years old and held Swedish citizenship. He had led the "Arab Movement for the Liberation of Ahvaz" known as Harakat-e-Nazal for a period and was abducted by the security agents of the Islamic Republic during his trip to Turkey in Mehr 1399 and transferred to Iran. The European Union condemned the execution of Habib Asyoud "in the strongest possible terms." Reactions to the execution of Habib Asyoud | Iran Human Rights Organization: "Extrajudicial killing" and "terrorist act." The Supreme Court of Iran confirmed the death sentence for Habib Asyoud, a dual-national prisoner. The Revolutionary Court of Ahvaz sentenced six individuals to death on charges of membership in "Harakat-e-Nazal." The prosecutor requested the maximum penalty for Habib Asyoud; the prosecutor stated: Sweden is a haven for terrorist groups. The fifth session of Habib Asyoud's trial; allegations leading to execution were presented. Amnesty International's annual report criticized numerous human rights violations in Iran. The fourth session of Habib Asyoud's trial was held on charges of "corruption on earth." In the third session of Habib Asyoud's trial, the former head of "Harakat-e-Nazal" was accused of connections with Netanyahu and the Saudi intelligence service. The charge of "corruption on earth" against Habib Asyoud was presented in the second session of the trial. The prosecutor in Habib Asyoud's trial stated: The "terrorist" operations in Khuzestan were designed in Europe with "financial support from Saudi Arabia." The indictment of "Habib Asyoud" was communicated; he was abducted from Turkey last year and transferred to Iran. Accusations against Sweden were broadcast by the Iranian state network in the report of Habib Asyoud's "confessions."