Execution of at least 10 prisoners postponed until Saturday
Iran Human Rights, October 11: Yesterday, Iran Human Rights (IHR) and several other human rights organizations reported on the imminent execution of at least 10 prisoners scheduled for early this morning.
According to reports from sources in Iran, the scheduled executions have been postponed until Saturday morning. The source that contacted IHR underlined that the sentences have not been stopped but only postponed for another two or three days.
It is believed that media attention on the case, both from inside and outside Iran, may be a main reason why the executions were not carried out today.
None of the prisoners have been in contact with their families since yesterday.
According to sources from Iran, Majid Sedighi, the brother of one of the prisoners, was arrested last night by Iranian Intelligence forces, allegedly for giving interviews to the international media, such as VOA and BBC.
In a comment on the postponement of the executions, Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, the spokesperson of IHR said: "We urge the international community to do whatever they can to stop these executions. We have two days to save these people."
IHR published names of five of the 10 prisoners scheduled for execution today:
Saeed Sedighi, 31 years old (picture)
Abbas Namaki, 39 years old, father of two children
Hamid Rabiei, 31 years old
Mohammad Ali Rabiei, 55 years old, father of Hamid
Ali Darvish, 44 years old
IHR has also received information about a sixth prisoner whose name will not be published.
The prisoners were issued death sentences for drug-related charges.
IHR has received reports indicating that several of the prisoners have been subjected to torture and forced confessions.
Yesterday, IHR urged the UN and any country which has diplomatic ties with Iran to use all their channels to stop these executions.
More from @ihrights
IHRNGO is building a strong civil society, through empowerment of the citizens, promoting and defending the human rights.
Latest Cartoon
Latest Report
