On February 5, 2025, two political prisoners, Manouchehr Fallah and Shahriar Bayat, find themselves amidst a surge of executions threatening those dissenting against Iran’s oppressive regime. As the Islamic Republic escalates its use of the death penalty, the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) urges the world to react and halt this chilling attack on freedom. Hadi Ghaemi, CHRI’s executive director, laments, “Protesters, women, juveniles—the Islamic Republic will hang anyone who dares to challenge their oppressive regime.” Without international intervention, Iran may persist in its deadly campaign.
Manouchehr Fallah and Shahriar Bayat, two political prisoners in Iran, are at significant risk of execution due to their participation in peaceful protests against the regime. Their trials were marred by severe due process violations, including lack of legal counsel and forced confessions. The situation highlights a disturbing trend of escalating political executions in Iran, compelling the international community to take immediate action to protect these dissenters.
The tragic cases of Fallah and Bayat reflect a grave reality: Iran’s political prisoners face escalating threats of execution, with alarming disregard for international law and human rights. Both men suffered severe violations of their rights during flawed judicial proceedings, isolated from legal representation and subjected to coerced confessions. The global community must respond urgently to protect these individuals and demand a halt to political executions before further lives are lost to state-sanctioned terror.
Original Source: iranhumanrights.org
