Amnesty International has issued a stark appeal to halt the imminent execution of six Iranian men sentenced to death following a trial riddled with allegations of torture and significant violations of fair trial standards.

The men—Abolhassan Montazer, Akbar (Shahrokh) Daneshvarkar, Babak Alipour, Mohammad Taghavi Sangdehi, Pouya Ghobadi, and Vahid Bani Amerian—were convicted of “armed rebellion against the state” by Tehran’s Revolutionary Court in October 2024. Their case, Amnesty asserts, exemplifies systemic flaws in Iran’s judicial system.

The six detainees, aged 31 to 65, were arrested between December 2023 and February 2024 in Tehran and West Azerbaijan provinces, accused of ties to the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI). During their detention in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, the men were reportedly subjected to brutal torture, including beatings, floggings, death threats, and solitary confinement, all used to extract coerced confessions. These confessions were later used as evidence in court, despite the defendants testifying that they were made under duress. Allegations of torture were dismissed without investigation.

The trial was further marred by severe legal inadequacies. Amnesty International reports that some defendants only met their lawyers during a brief two-hour court session. Such practices, the organization contends, contravene international fair trial standards and underscore Iran’s growing use of the death penalty to suppress dissent.

Health and Medical Neglect

The six men’s dire circumstances extend beyond their flawed trial. Reports reveal they have been denied adequate medical care, exacerbating health conditions caused by torture and poor detention conditions. For instance, Vahid Bani Amerian suffered eye injuries during his arrest, while Abolhassan Montazer continues to endure severe chest and lung pain from repeated beatings. Others have been denied necessary medications during prolonged interrogations.

Wider Context of Repression

This case is part of a broader trend in Iran, where the death penalty is increasingly wielded as a tool of political suppression. Since the 2022 uprisings, Revolutionary Courts have escalated harsh sentences, including death, against protesters, dissidents, and ethnic minorities, drawing widespread condemnation.

Amnesty’s Call to Action

Amnesty International is urging Iranian authorities to immediately halt the executions, quash the convictions, and investigate the torture allegations. The organization also calls for a moratorium on executions and stresses the need for comprehensive judicial reform. The international community is urged to amplify pressure on Iran to safeguard the rights of detainees and end systemic abuses.

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