The Iranian judiciary sentenced to death on Monday three people accused of killing several police officers during anti-government protests that have taken place in the country since last September and following the death of Mahsa Amini while in custody for violating the Islamic dress code.
These convictions, which can still be appealed, bring to 17 the total number of people who have been sentenced to death in connection with the protests, which began more than three months ago.
Of these sentences, four have been carried out and two others are awaiting execution after the Supreme Court rejected the appeals filed. Now, the Iranian judiciary has indicated that Salé Mirhashemi, Mayid Kazemi and Said Yaqubi have also been convicted of committing a «crime against God», known as ‘moharebé’, according to the Islamic Penal Code.
Two other people have also been convicted for the actions of November 16, when three members of the security forces were killed during an incident during protests in Isfahan province. Among them is Iranian footballer Amir Nasr Azadani, who has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for his involvement.
The sportsman has been charged with belonging to an illegal group and committing crimes against public order, gathering and conspiring to violate the country’s security, as well as committing ‘moharebe’, according to information from the Iran International channel.
The fifth convict, Sohail Jahangiri, was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for threatening the security of the Iranian state.
Source: (EUROPA PRESS)
