On January 7, 2025, the Iranian regime’s judiciary upheld the death sentences of Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani for alleged affiliations with the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK). Initially issued on September 16, 2024, by Judge Iman Afshari of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, the charges against them spanned from rebellion to waging war against God, reflecting the regime’s repression against dissenters.
The Iranian judiciary confirmed death sentences for Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, linked to their PMOI membership. Both prisoners have faced harsh treatment in Evin Prison and called for international support through their campaign ‘No to Execution Tuesdays.’ The NCRI urges the UN and EU to act swiftly to halt their execution.
The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) fervently calls for immediate intervention from the UN and the EU to avert the execution of Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani. Their steadfast commitment to freedom, as evidenced by their campaign against state-sanctioned executions, exemplifies the desperate struggle for human rights amidst a regime famously notorious for its cruelty.
The Iranian regime has a long history of suppressing political opposition, particularly targeting members of the PMOI, a group that advocates for democratic change in Iran. Both Ehsani and Hassani’s involvement in a campaign against executions highlights the peril faced by political prisoners. The international community, particularly human rights organizations, has been called upon to intervene more vigorously to protect these lives at risk.
Original Source: www.ncr-iran.org
