Shocking Secret Execution in Iran
What Happened?
- Reza Rasaei, a 34-year-old member of oppressed Kurdish and Yaresan ethnic and religious minorities, was arbitrarily executed in connection to the “Woman Life Freedom” uprising.
- He was subjected to torture, ill-treatment, including sexual violence, and sentenced to death after a sham trial.
- The Iranian authorities carried out the execution secretly without prior notice.
Amnesty International’s Response
- Deputy Director Diana Eltahawy highlights how Iran’s criminal justice system is corrupted and the use of death penalty as a tool of political repression.
- She emphasizes the need for constitutional, legal, and policy reforms to end human rights violations and impunity.
Background Information
- Reza Rasaei was executed in secret in Kermanshah province.
- His trial relied on forced confessions obtained under torture and other ill-treatment.
- Iranian authorities have intensified the use of death penalty, with at least 274 executions in 2024 alone.
Summary:
- Iran’s secret execution of Reza Rasaei highlights human rights abuses and the need for international action against such atrocities.
Source: www.amnesty.org