Iranian Authorities Execute Kurdish Man Linked to Cleric’s Killing
In a shocking turn of events, Iranian authorities have executed Kamran Sheikheh, the last surviving defendant in a case connected to the killing of a Muslim cleric in 2008. Sheikheh, a Kurdish man, was put to death in Urmia prison after spending over 14 years in custody. His six co-defendants, also part of Iran’s Kurdish minority, had already been executed in recent years.
Amnesty International condemned their trial as unfair, citing allegations of torture and mistreatment. The group was convicted of corruption on earth, a capital offense. Sheikheh’s execution, labeled as an extrajudicial killing by Iran Human Rights, was decried as unlawful by international standards.
Iran’s use of the death penalty disproportionately targets ethnic minorities like Kurds and Baluchs. Recent cases involve Kurdish women facing death sentences for alleged acts of rebellion. This surge in executions comes after a temporary pause during the presidential elections.
It is crucial to raise awareness and advocate for justice in Iran to prevent further unjust executions of marginalized communities.