Record-Low Election Turnout Indicates Legitimacy Crisis
A recent presidential election in Iran saw a record-low turnout, signaling a lack of acceptance for the ruling elite by the people, as stated by candidate Masoud Pezeshkian. With less than 40% turnout for the first round, Pezeshkian and hardline candidate Saeed Jalili advanced to a run-off.
Despite efforts to downplay the low turnout, local analysts warn of a legitimacy crisis and high dissatisfaction levels among the electorate in Iran.
Iranian-Swedish Scholar’s Life in Peril
Activists call on the Swedish government to intervene in the case of Ahmadreza Jalali, an Iranian-Swedish scholar on death row in Evin Prison. Jalali, on a hunger strike, faces imminent execution, with his wife urging the Swedish government to act swiftly.
Four Prisoners Dead in Shiban Prison
Reports of four prisoners dying in Shiban Prison under unclear circumstances raise concerns. Overcrowding and possible medication errors have sparked fears of widespread issues in Iranian prisons, impacting prisoner health and safety.