Iran Accelerates Death Sentences, First Woman Linked to Protests Faces Execution

Iran is reportedly accelerating its use of death sentences, with concerns rising over the execution of the first woman linked to recent mass protests, allegedly based on forced confessions.

16 Apr, 14:30 — 16 Apr, 14:30

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Iran to execute first woman linked to mass protests after ‘forced confessions’

Bita Hemmati and three others have been sentenced to death for 'collusion' and 'propaganda.' Advocates claim the charges are baseless, citing a secretive process and state-televised interrogations.

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Iran to execute first woman linked to mass protests after ‘forced confessions’

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