Updated
Updated · Fortune · Apr 30
Iran hangs protest detainee Sasan Azadvar
Updated
Updated · Fortune · Apr 30

Iran hangs protest detainee Sasan Azadvar

6 articles · Updated · Fortune · Apr 30
  • The 21-year-old from Isfahan was executed on Thursday, with Mizan saying he attacked police during January’s nationwide protests.
  • The UN human rights chief said at least 21 people have been executed since the war began on 28 February, including nine linked to the protests.
  • Rights groups say the post-war crackdown has intensified through closed-door trials and more hangings, while several other detainees remain at risk of execution.
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