Index – Abroad – Iranian death sentences in an accelerated procedure, such is the judicial system
Mohamed Mehdi Karamit, the 22-year-old karate champion, on January 7 was hanged, just 65 days after his arrest. He was given less than fifteen minutes to defend himself before the tribunal – they claim sources for the BBC Persian broadcast. His tragic story perfectly illustrates how the authorities in Iran use show trials to intimidate … Read more