4th Feb 2025 - Amnesty International has issued an 'Urgent Action' to stop the imminent execution of two Iranian political prisoners, Behrouz Ehsani, 69, and Mehdi Hassani, 48, who were sentenced to death after a grossly unfair trial.
The Supreme Court of Iran’s regime recently rejected their request for a judicial review, paving the way for their execution at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Alborz province. Their case has drawn widespread condemnation due to allegations of torture, forced confessions, and violations of due process.
In their statement, 250 cross-party signatories denounce the regime’s systematic use of the death penalty as a means to target dissidents and detained demonstrators. They emphasise that these executions are politically motivated, intended to suppress dissent and deter future uprisings through fear and intimidation. The signatories draw attention to the regime’s longstanding record of crimes against humanity, ranging from past massacres to ongoing atrocities, as documented by UN mandate holders and human rights experts.
11th January 2025 - A group of Political Prisoners has issued an open letter urging international organizations and institutions to use their full capacity to take effective action to halt the execution of three political prisoners: Pakhshan Azizi, Mehdi Hassani, and Behrouz Ehsani, currently held in Evin Prison in Tehran. 