IRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED IN URMIA
Two inmates were hanged in Urmia Central Prison, southwest of Iran. Identified as Ali Valizadeh and Afshin Shokati, they both were found guilty of murder.
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Two inmates were hanged in Urmia Central Prison, southwest of Iran. Identified as Ali Valizadeh and Afshin Shokati, they both were found guilty of murder.
It is worth noting the total number of reported executions in 2017 alone stands at 139 while the actual number however could be higher, according to Iran Human Rights Monitor.
It is worth noting the total number of reported executions in 2017 alone stands at 139 while the actual number however could be higher, according to Iran Human Rights Monitor.
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- (Sources: iran-hrm.com, 28/03/2017)
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