🔻 29 Iranian political and civil activists call for an immediate and unconditional halt to executions.
In a joint statement, 29 Iranian political and social activists called for an immediate and unconditional halt to executions, especially in political and ideological cases.
Referring to the execution of a number of protest detainees in January 2026, including the "Esfahan Alikhani Square" case, the signatories of the statement claimed that the issuing and implementation of death sentences had increased in recent months and after the US war with Iran.
In criticizing the lack of a fair trial and the independence of the judicial system, they wrote that the death penalty is not a deterrent even in cases related to espionage and cooperation with foreign governments, and it only leads to the spread of violence and the worsening of social and political divisions.
"An immediate and unconditional moratorium on executions is an inevitable step towards realizing the people's rights and sustainable and comprehensive security in the country," the statement said.
Among the signatories of the statement are Hashem Ajari, Assaf Bayat, Habibullah Fayman, Taji Rahmani, Issa Saharhiz, Parwana Salahshuri, Mehrangiz Kar, Mohsen Kadivar, Abdullah Momani and Sedija Wasmaghi.