Iran: Court sentences 23-year-old to death over social media post

According to the human rights activists' report, Amini's defense argued that it was a slip of the tongue. It is unclear what exactly the young woman had published on social media. In her closing statement she explained her contribution with drug use. However, the judge rejected the arguments.

The regional and widely circulated daily newspaper “Chorasan” also reported on the verdict last Wednesday. The woman was arrested on February 3rd following an investigation by the Iranian cyber police.

Iran executed more than 30 men in connection with mass protests in January. The two most recent executions took place on Monday morning and sparked widespread outrage online. The fate of one of the two men, Aliresa Sepahi, was particularly moving. He had married his girlfriend, who was also incarcerated, in prison just one day before his execution. The couple was therefore not granted a final meeting.

At least one other protester is said to have already been sentenced to death. According to information from the Norway-based organization IHRNGO, Taraneh Rahimi is imprisoned in the cultural metropolis of Isfahan. It is said that at least 100 other demonstrators are threatened with execution.

Serkan Eren from Stuttgart traveled to Iran on an aid mission. There he was apparently sentenced to ten years in prison. You can read more about the case here.