Iran 2014
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News on Iran in 2014
MAY 28, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: WOMAN HANGED BY HER MOTHER-IN-LAW IN AMOL
a 28-year-old woman, who allegedly had killed her husband, was hanged by the man's mother in the prison of Amol, reported FARS News Agency.
- MAY 26, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: ONE PRISONER HANGED IN QAZVIN
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Qazvin, reported the official website of the Iranian Judiciary
MAY 24, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: MAIN CONVICT IN BIGGEST BANKING FRAUD HANGED IN TEHRAN
Iran hanged the first of four men sentenced to death for a massive financial scam that tainted the government of former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Tehran’s Public Prosecutor’s Office said.
- MAY 21, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
two more people have escaped death by hanging, after they were pardoned by victims’ families. A murder
two more people have escaped death by hanging, after they were pardoned by victims’ families. A murder
MAY 21, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: VICTIMS’ FAMILIES MERCY SAVES MORE KILLERS FROM DEATH SENTENCE
two more people have escaped death by hanging, after they were pardoned by victims’ families. A murder
- MAY 20, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A 40-year old prisoner was hanged in the prison of Mashhad, reported the newspaper
A 40-year old prisoner was hanged in the prison of Mashhad, reported the newspaper
MAY 19, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: AT LEAST FIVE PRISONERS HANGED
Five prisoners, charged with murder, were hanged in the Rajaishahr prison of Karaj early in the morning, according to reliable sources Iran Human Rights (IHR) has been in contact with.
MAY 19, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 14 PRISONERS EXECUTED
14 prisoners have been executed in Iran in recent days.
- MAY 18, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
Ten prisoners were hanged in the prison of Kerman (Southeastern Iran) early this morning, reported the
Ten prisoners were hanged in the prison of Kerman (Southeastern Iran) early this morning, reported the
- MAY 17, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
two prisoners were hanged on charge of drug trafficking in Zahedan Prison, reported the Human Rights
two prisoners were hanged on charge of drug trafficking in Zahedan Prison, reported the Human Rights
- MAY 17, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
Fars news agency reported about the execution of four prisoners in the prison of Qazvin (West of Tehran).
Fars news agency reported about the execution of four prisoners in the prison of Qazvin (West of Tehran).
MAY 16, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FIVE PRISONERS HANGED IN URMIA AND SEMNAN
at least five prisoners have been hanged in Iran in recent days.
- MAY 15, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Semnan (northern Iran) early this morning reported
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Semnan (northern Iran) early this morning reported
- MAY 13, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
According to unofficial sources four prisoners were hanged in the prison of Urmia (West Azerbaijan,
According to unofficial sources four prisoners were hanged in the prison of Urmia (West Azerbaijan,
- MAY 12, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A group of 9 prisoners were hanged in a prison of Ahvaz. The victims, who had been all accused of drug
A group of 9 prisoners were hanged in a prison of Ahvaz. The victims, who had been all accused of drug
MAY 12, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWENTY PEOPLE HANGED IN KARAJ AND AHVAZ
the Iranian regime has executed twenty people in Karaj and Ahvaz in recent days, reported the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI).
- MAY 10, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
May 10, 2014: Two prisoners were hanged in central prison of Zahedan, Iran.
May 10, 2014: Two prisoners were hanged in central prison of Zahedan, Iran.
- MAY 10, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A woman was hanged in Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj, Iran.
A woman was hanged in Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj, Iran.
- MAY 10, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: 3 PRISONERS INCLUDING A WOMAN HANGED IN 2 PRISONS
A woman has been hanged in Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj. According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the woman is identified as Behjat and was charged with murdering her husband with accomplicity of a man with the name of Mohamm
- MAY 9, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A group of 11 prisoners including a woman were hanged in Ghezel Hesar prison of Karaj.
A group of 11 prisoners including a woman were hanged in Ghezel Hesar prison of Karaj.
- MAY 8, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qom (south of Tehran) early this morning, reported the official
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qom (south of Tehran) early this morning, reported the official
- MAY 8, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
The official Iranian news agency IRNA also reported about a public execution in Saveh (
The official Iranian news agency IRNA also reported about a public execution in Saveh (
- MAY 8, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
Two prisoners were hanged in the prison of Bandar Abbas according to unofficial reports. According
Two prisoners were hanged in the prison of Bandar Abbas according to unofficial reports. According
MAY 8, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: SEVEN PRISONERS EXECUTED
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qom (south of Tehran) early this morning, reported the official Iranian news agency IRNA.
MAY 8, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FOUR MORE EXECUTIONS
At least four prisoners have been executed in Iran in the last days.
- MAY 7, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A prisoner was hanged in the prison of Maragheh (northwestern Iran). The local news
A prisoner was hanged in the prison of Maragheh (northwestern Iran). The local news
- MAY 7, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A man identified as “Gh. R.” was hanged in the prison of Sanandaj (Iranian Kurdistan
A man identified as “Gh. R.” was hanged in the prison of Sanandaj (Iranian Kurdistan
- MAY 7, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A Kurdish prisoner from Orumieh was executed in the city of Hamadan, reported the National
A Kurdish prisoner from Orumieh was executed in the city of Hamadan, reported the National
MAY 6, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: AFGHAN JUVENILE EXECUTED FOR DRUG-RELATED CHARGES
According to reports by sources in Afghanistan a juvenile offender has recently been executed in Iran. The Dari section of Radio Liberty (Radio Azadi), reported that a 15 year old Afghan boy identified as Jannat Mir was among the six Afghan citizens who w
- MAY 5, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
one man was executed in the prison of Semnan (northern Iran), the official website of the
one man was executed in the prison of Semnan (northern Iran), the official website of the