Iran Hangs Two In Latest Executions Over Protests — NGOs
Channels Television's headline. Reported by Channels Television, Al-Monitor.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Channels Television, Iran executed two men, Amirhossein Maleki, 20, and Amirhossein Ebrahimi, 19, over events in a square in the central city of Isfahan during protests. The Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR) reported the executions, which Channels Television said authorities linked to the deaths of four members of the security forces. Al-Monitor reported that Iran hanged the two on Tuesday over charges related to nationwide protests in January, and that rights groups accused authorities of torture and an unfair trial. The sources agree on the names, ages and the executions, and the excerpts do not describe official responses.
Key points
- Channels Television reported that Amirhossein Maleki, 20, and Amirhossein Ebrahimi, 19, were executed.
- Channels Television said the two were convicted over events in a square in Isfahan during protests.
- Al-Monitor reported that Iran hanged the two on Tuesday over charges related to January protests.
- Al-Monitor reported that rights groups accused authorities of torture and an unfair trial.
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Iran Hangs Two In Latest Executions Over Protests — NGOs. According to Channels Television, Iran executed two men, Amirhossein Maleki, 20, and Amirhossein Ebrahimi, 19, over events in a square in the central city of Isfahan during protests. The Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR) reported the executions, which Channels Television said authorities linked to the deaths of four members of the security forces. Al-Monitor reported that Iran hanged the two on Tuesday over charges related to nationwide protests in January, and that rights groups accused authorities of torture and an unfair trial. The sources agree on the names, ages and the executions, and the excerpts do not describe official responses. Covered by 2 publications. Channels Television: Iran Hangs Two In Latest Executions Over Protests — NGOs. Al-Monitor: Iran hangs two young men in latest executions over protests: NGOs.
Who is covering it
- Channels Television Nigeria Iran Hangs Two In Latest Executions Over Protests — NGOs Amirhossein Maleki, 20, and Amirhossein Ebrahimi, 19, were executed after being convicted over events in a square in the central city of Isfahan during the protests that authorities say caused the deaths of four members of the security forces, Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR) said. 5 h ago · Tier 2
- Al-Monitor United States Iran hangs two young men in latest executions over protests: NGOs Iran on Tuesday hanged two young men on charges related to nationwide protests in January, as rights groups accused authorities of subjecting them to torture and an unfair trial. Amirhossein Maleki, 20, and Amirhossein Ebrahimi, 19, were executed after being convicted over events in a square in the 4 h ago · Tier 3
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