Two Prisoners with Drug Charges and a Prisoner Charged with Rape Hanged in Northern Iran

Iran Human Rights (May 17 2016): On the morning of Saturday May 14 three prisoners were reportedly hanged at Lakan, Rasht's central prison (in the province of Gilan, northern Iran). A report by the press department of the Judiciary in Gilan has identified the prisoners as: "A.A.", 22 years old, charged with possession and trafficking of two kilograms and 450 grams of crystal meth; "A.Sh.", 26 years old, charged with possession of 458 grams of crystal meth and 637 grams of heroin; and "H.P.", 31 years old, charged with rape.