Death penalty sentence against Pakhshan Aziz has been upheld
January 2025
Iran is a country which executes a large number of its citizens and possibly as many as 1000 have been put to death last year, some in secret [WARNING: the link has distressing details]. This followed an estimated 853 executed in 2023. This makes Ian one of the world’s leading executioners. We attach details of one recent case which is an urgent action. It concerns Pakhshan Aziz (pictured) who’s appeal has been turned down and is at risk of execution. She was tried for peaceful humanitarian and human rights activities. She is from the oppressed Kurdish minority and received a grossly unfair trial. She only met her lawyers at the trial itself. There are allegations of torture which have not been investigated. Full information and a suggested letter are attached.
Following the Women, Life, Freedom uprising, the authorities have increased the number of executions. It includes executions of ethnic minorities including Baluchis and Kurds. You can write to Embassy in Brussels remembering to add your address on the back of the envelop. Ignore the September date on the Action. We hope you find time to write using the sample letter or your own words.
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