As the world looks away, Iran continues brutal hangings of protesters to crush the next uprising
IRAN AFFAIRS: Iran’s campaign of executions is part of a wider attempt to reverse the defiance of January, dismantle protest networks, and reassert control over society.
On July 28, Iran executed Abolfazl Sepahi Badjani and Amirhossein Safari Hosseinabadi in Isfahan's Alikhani Square. The two men were among those detained during the January protests and convicted in a mass case. Rights groups claimed their convictions were the result of torture, forced confessions, and denial of fair legal representation.
They were hanged at the very spot where they had allegedly protested. Four days later, Arvin Kheirkhahan was hanged at Shahrud Prison without informing his family. He was buried at 5 a.m. under security supervision. Both executions were part of a broader crackdown on dissent following the January uprising, which reportedly left between 30,000 and 40,000 people dead.
The Iranian regime aims to deter future protests by showcasing the consequences of resistance. As of July 28, at least 26 individuals had been executed for offenses related to the protests. Amnesty International also noted that 60 more protesters, including three minors, remained under death sentences.
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