A 23-year-old accountant in Iran was sentenced to death for participating in protests. He sent a desperate message for help in prison.
Quick Look
- Najmeh Amini, a 23-year-old accounting student in Iran, was arrested for participating in nationwide protests.
- After eight months of detention, she was sentenced to death on charges of "being an enemy of God," "collaborating with Israel," and "insulting the Supreme Leader." She recently issued a desperate plea for help from prison, claiming that she was innocent and calling for international attention and voice to obtain a fair chance of defense.
- Human rights groups say she was beaten, tortured and forced to confess while in custody.
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Why It Matters
Nazhim was arrested in Mashhad on January 31 to participate in nationwide protests. She was sentenced to death after being detained for eight months on charges including "being an enemy of God," "collaborating with Israel," and "insulting the Supreme Leader."
A 23-year-old accounting student in Iran was detained during nationwide protests in January this year. After being detained for eight months, he was sentenced to death. She recently issued a desperate plea for help from prison, hoping that the outside world would pay attention to "speak for me" and give her a fair chance to defend herself.
The human rights group "Iran Human Rights Monitor" pointed out that 23-year-old Najmeh Amini was arrested in Mashhad on January 31 and was severely beaten by security forces. Her 16th
He was sentenced to death by the court for "being an enemy of God," "cooperating with Israel," and "insulting the Supreme Leader." He is currently being held in the notorious Vakilabad Prison. During this period, Nazhimei was not only completely deprived of her right to choose a lawyer, but was even suspected of being subjected to physical and psychological torture and forced confessions.
An audio file purportedly from Nazhime was released from prison on the 18th. She insisted that she was innocent and called for the attention of the international community. She said: "I just want justice and the opportunity to defend myself." She emphasized that this move was not to portray herself as a hero.
She said: "I only ask for one thing: please speak up for me. I am an innocent girl, a young person with countless hopes and dreams. My parents are waiting for me - my family wakes up every morning afraid of losing me. I don't want the last traces of me to be just a few lines in a case file."
Nazmeh's final prayer was "Remember my name, I may never be able to speak again. But as long as I live, I have one hope: at the end of my life, before the rope ends my life, I can see my prosperous and free Iran."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
International human rights organizations will increase sanctions and condemnation against Iran
Likely · Within weeks
Nazhimeh's case may trigger a new wave of protests in Iran
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- Will Nazhimei get a chance to appeal?
- What specific actions will the international community take to put pressure on Iran?
- How is her family doing now?
