Iran 2013
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News on Iran in 2013
- AUGUST 20, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
A prisoner identified as M. was hanged in the prison of Mashhad, reported the
A prisoner identified as M. was hanged in the prison of Mashhad, reported the
- AUGUST 18, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. THREE PUBLIC EXECUTIONS
Three prisoners were hanged publicly in Karaj (west of Tehran). According to the official Iranian news agency IRNA three young men identified as Meraj T., Ali A. and Milad P. (ages 20-24 years) were hanged at three different spots of the city.
- AUGUST 18, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. WOMAN AND MAN SENTENCED TO BE STONED
the Iranian regime’s highest judiciary authority has confirmed the sentence of stoning to death for a woman and a man, according to reports from inside Iran.
- AUGUST 14, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. SEX PRISONERS HANGED IN THE KAROUN PRISON
Six prisoners were hanged in the Karoun Prison of Ahwaz (southwestern Iran), reported the Iranian state media.
- AUGUST 4, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Payman Qaneh Kohan Shahri was executed in Salmas City, Iran, while the streets leading
Payman Qaneh Kohan Shahri was executed in Salmas City, Iran, while the streets leading
JULY 27, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: PRISONER HANGED IN MIANDOAB
Iran hanged a prisoner in southern city of Miandoab. The Iranian regime's judiciary chief in the city told the state-run network that the man was hanged in the city's prison.
JULY 27, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS EXECUTION SENTENCE FOR 4 YOUNG ARAB MEN
With the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the death sentences of 4 young Arab men
JULY 20, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: ONE PRISONER EXECUTED IN KHORAMABAD
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Khoramabad (western Iran), reported the Iranian state
- JULY 10, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: THREE PRISONERS HANGED IN KERMANSHAH
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Kermanshah (west of Iran), reported the state
- JULY 9, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
seven prisoners were hanged in a prison in the city of Rashat, Iran, said the judiciary chief in the Province
seven prisoners were hanged in a prison in the city of Rashat, Iran, said the judiciary chief in the Province
JULY 9, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: THREE MORE HANGED IN ARDEBIL PRISON
three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Ardebil (Iran) early in the morning. According
- JULY 8, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the Iranian Judiciary in Ardebil, three prisoners convicted of drug related charges
According to the Iranian Judiciary in Ardebil, three prisoners convicted of drug related charges
- JULY 7, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qazvin (west of Tehran) early this morning
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qazvin (west of Tehran) early this morning
- JULY 7, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Two prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qazvin (west of Tehran) early this morning
Two prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qazvin (west of Tehran) early this morning
- JULY 6, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
At least 14 prisoners were executed in two different cities, according to official and unofficial reports
At least 14 prisoners were executed in two different cities, according to official and unofficial reports
- JULY 4, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Four prisoners sentenced to death in Iran for drug-related crimes were hanged at midnight
Four prisoners sentenced to death in Iran for drug-related crimes were hanged at midnight
JULY 4, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: SIX HANGED IN THE PRISON OF BAM
According to the state run Iranian news agency Fars six prisoners who were not identified by name,
- JULY 3, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
four prisoners were hanged in the Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj (
four prisoners were hanged in the Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj (
- JULY 2, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: 4 PEOPLE SENTENCED TO DEATH BY STONING
The International Committee Against Stoning received information from Tabriz prison that two people had been sentenced to death by stoning.
- JULY 2, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
21 prisoners were hanged in the Ghezel Hesar prison of Karaj (west of Tehran), according
21 prisoners were hanged in the Ghezel Hesar prison of Karaj (west of Tehran), according
- JUNE 30, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Two prisoners were hanged in the prison of Khoramabad (Lorestan
Two prisoners were hanged in the prison of Khoramabad (Lorestan
- JUNE 30, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the official Iranian news agency IRNA two prisoners convicted of rape were
According to the official Iranian news agency IRNA two prisoners convicted of rape were
- JUNE 29, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Gachsaran (western Iran) this morning. He
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Gachsaran (western Iran) this morning. He
- JUNE 29, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
One prisoner was hanged publicly in "Salman Farsi" crossing of Ahwaz, Iran, reported
One prisoner was hanged publicly in "Salman Farsi" crossing of Ahwaz, Iran, reported
- JUNE 29, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to "Human rights and democracy activists in Iran" (HRDAI) three prisoners
According to "Human rights and democracy activists in Iran" (HRDAI) three prisoners
- JUNE 26, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
According to the Iranian state broadcasting, two prisoners were hanged in the central prison
- JUNE 20, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: 4 PRISONERS, INCLUDING ONE WOMAN, HANGED
After a two-week hiatus due to the Presidential election, Iranian authorities have begun to execute again. Four prisoners, including one woman, were hanged in Shahr-e-Kord (western Iran).
- JUNE 18, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: ONE PRISONER HANGED IN KARAJ
One prisoner was hanged in the Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj, reported the Iranian daily
JUNE 2, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PEOPLE HANGED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Two prisoners were hanged in the prison of Khoramabad (western Iran), reported the Iranian state media.
- MAY 30, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN AMENDS LAW ON STONING FOR ADULTERY
Iran has amended its internationally condemned law on stoning convicted adulterers to death to allow