UN Experts: The Islamic Republic Must Stop the 'Terrifying Wave of Executions'

Javid Rahman, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, along with a group of UN legal experts, condemned the execution of Saleh Mirhashemi, Saeed Yaqoubi, and Majid Kazemi on Friday, May 19, urging the Islamic Republic to end the 'terrifying wave of executions.' Javid Rahman, Margaret Satterthwaite, and Maurice Tidball-Binz, senior experts on the issue of 'human rights violations' in Iran, stated: 'We are concerned about reports of unfair proceedings in this case and are deeply affected by the fact that these individuals have reportedly been subjected to torture and forced confessions.' The statement emphasized: 'The execution of these three protesters today adds to concerns that Iranian authorities continue to disregard international laws. The death penalty has been imposed following judicial proceedings that do not meet acceptable international standards for fair trial or due process.' UN lawyers noted that according to reports, at least 259 people have been executed since January 1, primarily for drug-related offenses, and added that the exact number of executions remains unknown due to the lack of transparency from the Islamic Republic, likely making the figure even higher. UN experts stressed: 'We are shocked that Iranian authorities carried out the death sentences of these three defendants despite requests for appeal, and we urge the Islamic Republic to stop this terrifying wave of executions.' Saleh Mirhashemi, Majid Kazemi Sheikh Shabani, and Saeed Yaqoubi Kord Safa were executed early on Friday, May 19. These three were accused of killing two Basij members and a police officer, allegations they and their families have repeatedly denied. The three defendants also stated that they were forced to make televised confessions after enduring severe torture. The execution of Majid Kazemi, Saeed Yaqoubi, and Saleh Mirhashemi has sparked widespread anger and sorrow among users and public figures. International reactions to the execution of three other protesters in Iran: What we have done is not enough. The family of Majid (Mohammad) Kazemi at the grave of this executed protester in Isfahan. The families of prisoners sentenced to death continue their sit-in in front of Qazalhasar prison in Karaj. The mother of Saeed Yaqoubi, the executed protester, mourns at his grave: 'Just yesterday, you hugged me.' Prince Reza Pahlavi: 'We will continue the struggle until the victory and the end of the Islamic Republic and the end of executions.' A member of the German parliament told Voice of America: 'The Islamic Republic has shown that it is only seeking terror through executions.' Exclusive; the US condemned the execution of the defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case: 'We share the grief of the families of these three individuals.' Global reactions to the execution of the defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case; the Islamic Republic is a 'threat to humanity.' Widespread reactions to the execution of the defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case; protesters took to the streets in several cities in Iran. Artists' reactions to the execution of the defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case; Ebi: 'One day, you will pay for this crime.' The European Union strongly condemned the execution of the defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case. The execution of the defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case; a representative from Germany in the European Parliament: 'The world must wake up.'