Execution of Juvenile Offender Mohammad (Maher) Ayashi Postponed- Remains in Danger of Execution

Sept. 24, 2013, 10:06 a.m.

Iran Human Rights, September 24: The execution of juvenile offender, Mohammad (Maher) Ayashi, scheduled for this morning, was postponed indefinitely.

According to reports from Iran, Mr. Ayashi’s execution has been postponed, but may be carried out in the coming days.

Last week another juvenile offender was executed in Kazeroun, convicted of a murder that he allegedly committed at the age of 14.

Iran Human Rights (IHR) emphasizes that Mohammad Ayashi is still in danger of execution; the international community must continue with efforts to save his life.