At least 313 protesters were executed by hanging in Iran since start of mass anti-government rallies

[Starmix]

According to the report, at least 313 protesters have been executed by hanging during the nationwide anti-government demonstrations in Iran, the US-based HRANA rights group reported on Wednesday. According to the group, the executions were carried out in prisons across the country from December 22 to January 20, for a range of charges.

The report also highlighted a significant surge in mass detentions, harsh prison sentences, and excessive use of force by security agencies. HRANA said the violations it recorded included restrictions on freedom of expression, labor rights abuses, violence against women and children, and pressure exerted on detainees.

The organization added that at least 52 executions were carried out in just 10 days in January, as protests intensified and authorities imposed a widespread internet blackout. Apart from executions, Iranian protesters have also faced extrajudicial killings, as 16,500 have been killed during the security forces’ clampdown on anti-government protesters. Videos surfaced on social media feature brutal attacks on protesters, including with live fire.

Additionally, large-scale protests broke out in Iran on December 28 over rising inflation, record depreciation of the national currency, and other economic problems. The protests that started by merchants soon morphed into anti-government protests, with demonstrators demanding the overthrow of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the replacement of the clerical regime. Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has positioned himself as the leader of the opposition movement, stating his readiness to lead the transitional government.

 

[Sanjeev]

That's sad..lots of people died for asking freedom. It's hard to live and survive in Islamic countries.

 

[Starmix]

It is indeed sad and worrisome that such killing by hanging the protesters is so brutal and inhuman. Why not jail them temporarily? Khamenei is a monster.

 

[eLdavis]

That's really bad, imagine that amount of people dying simply because they want on a protest for what they felt was right.

 

[Starmix]

Most of them are young people, students, and employees who want government reforms. The Iranian government is not understanding and mindful of the agonies of the entire people in Iran.