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Death Sentences for Three Political Prisoners Confirmed

In response to the confirmation of execution sentences for Pakhshan Azizi, Behrouz Ehsani, and Mehdi Hassani by Iran’s Supreme Court on the January 10th, five former political prisoners from the 1980s have issued a powerful statement denouncing these brutal rulings. They urge human rights organizations and the international community to take immediate action to stop these unjust executions.

The statement reflects on the historical violence and oppression inflicted by the Iranian regime, comparing the current wave of executions to the mass atrocities of the 1980s. The signatories highlight the regime’s ongoing reliance on executions as a tool to suppress dissent, particularly targeting women-led movements in Iran.

Key Excerpts from the Statement:

“Once again, the authoritarian regime ruling Iran has resorted to the noose, just as it did during the bloody 1980s. It seeks to stifle the revolutionary women’s movement and to silence the voices of brave activists like Pakhshan Azizi, Mehdi Hassani, and Behrouz Ehsani, who represent the best and brightest of this nation.”

The statement underscores how the Iranian government, over the past 46 years, has perpetuated a cycle of violence, including executions, torture, suppression of free speech, and economic collapse. The former prisoners highlight that the current regime, faced with growing global and domestic isolation, is doubling down on its oppressive tactics by issuing execution orders for political dissidents.

The signatories call on human rights organizations, activists, and the international community to take swift and decisive measures to prevent these executions. They urge civil society, political activists, and freedom-loving people around the world to raise their voices in protest against this brutal injustice.

The statement ends with a powerful and hopeful message:

“The night will not last forever; dawn is near. Long live freedom.”

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