Young Kurdish artist Saman Yasin faces execution three weeks after being violently arrested in his home by Iranian security forces. He was charged with waging war on God after posting support for dissident protesters on social media.
His fate will be decided in the next few days by an Iranian court, but others are in custody as human rights groups warn the regime could unleash a bloody revenge campaign in an attempt to suppress its continuation. may be shared with thousands of young protesters.
An estimated 14,000 people, including children, have been detained by the regime since protests began more than eight weeks ago after 22-year-old Masa Amini died in custody after being arrested by Iran’s morality police, according to the United Nations. It is
“Thousands of men, women and children have been arrested over the past six weeks, and more than 14,000 including human rights defenders, students, lawyers, journalists and civil society activists,” said special rapporteur Javaid Rehman. Stated. On Wednesday, about the human rights situation in Iran.
“In another most disturbing development, Iranian authorities announced earlier this week that they would hold public trials for more than 1,000 arrests in Tehran, and a similar number outside the capital… In the absence of domestic channels for accountability, I stress the importance of the role and responsibility of the international community in addressing impunity for human rights violations in Iran. To do.”
On November 6, 227 Iranian lawmakers called on the judiciary to “resolutely deal with the perpetrators of these crimes and all those who supported them and incited the riots.” Down in court in the coming weeks. Authorities have announced plans to hold trials of his 1,000 protesters in Tehran.
The Hengo Human Rights Organization said high-profile prisoners like Yassin could be used by the Iranian regime to terrorize protesters.
Yassin, a well-known and acclaimed Kurdish artist and rapper, has been a vocal critic of the regime. He has written messages in support of protesters on his social media channels and has written several protest songs.
Hengo’s Soma Rostami said, “We know the government can easily kill people and directly sentence detainees to death.” should represent the voice of
Other human rights groups say authorities tried to silence Yassin’s family. Mohalave (Enmity against God) Earlier this week.
The death sentence facing Yasin came amid allegations that he and other protesters were being tortured in custody.
The family of 32-year-old musician and rapper Toomaj Salehi, who is still in custody after being arrested along with two friends on Sept. 30, claims he was “severely tortured” at the hands of the regime in order to be released. He sang songs in support of the protesters and posted pictures of him chanting slogans against Isfahan’s security forces.
The popular artist’s arrest has led to petitions for his release online, with his supporters sharing the hashtag #FreeToomaj widely.
“When we heard of his arrest, we were devastated, but not devastated. We are trying to do what we can to urge Tumaji and all Iranians who are routinely imprisoned and tortured to be held accountable for their crimes against humanity, because they all want their freedom.” said one of Salehi’s friends, who was not named for security reasons.
“We know they want to hurt us more and instill fear. It’s against the law,” she said.
“Even if lawyers appear in court on behalf of their families, they too are at risk of being arrested. , seriously worried about his life.
Two female journalists who helped spread stories about the death of Mercer Amini last week have been accused by Iranian authorities of being CIA spies and face the death penalty.
