In the first protest cases to be made public, Tehran has announced its plans to execute three protesters who participated in the massive demonstrations following the June 12th presidential election. In a statement, the Iranian government said that the men belonged to what the government considers “terrorist organizations” and it was confirmed that two of the men belonged to an organization that seeks to restore the monarchy. The sentences sparked immediate outcry from human rights groups worldwide. ISNA, Iran’s semi-official news agency, also reported the sentencing of 18 other prisoners, though no other details were given, raising even more concern over the fate of the estimated 400 journalists, government officials and academics who remain imprisoned in Iran today. Allegations of torture run rampant and Iran’s refusal to release any information about the detainees has caused angry backlashes and raised deep concerns over their safety and health.
By: Megan Shoemate
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