Source: Africa Publicity
Iran early on Monday executed two political prisoners namely Hamed Validi and Mohammad Shahi.
The executions followed convictions on security charges.
Prior, the Iran Human Rights Monitor had earlier cautioned that the two were at risk of execution after they were transferred to an undisclosed location.
According to the group, “Such transfers in Iran often signal executions are imminent.”
The two were arrested in Tehran last year and were subjected to forced confessions.
“Reports indicate serious due process violations, including torture, forced confessions, lack of transparency, and denial of full legal defense,” according to Iran Human Rights Monitor.
They were later sentenced to death by Branch 3 of the Revolutionary Court in Karaj on charges including “enmity against God” (moharebeh), and propaganda against the Islamic Republic.
