Two Prisoners Executed in Southwestern Iran

Oct. 8, 2013, 5:45 p.m.

Iran Human Rights, October 8: Two prisoners were hanged in the prison of Ahwaz (southwestern Iran) today, reported the state run Iranian news agencies.

According to the Iranian State Broadcasting the prisoners were convicted of possession and trafficking of 8 kilos and 500 grams and keeping and possession of 740 grams of heroin. None of the prisoners were identified by name.