The more than 2,000 detainees in the demonstrations, mostly women, are subject to death sentences
The Islamic Republic has begun its first trials against those detained in the protests that broke out in the country more than a month ago. In the last week, at least six people have already appeared in court charged with crimes that could carry the death penalty. It is only the first step in a large-scale trial in which the Iranian authorities hope to try more than 2,000 detainees. Half of it takes place in Tehran and the rest in the provinces.
The main state news agency, Irna, reported that 1,000 of the detained protesters played a “central role” in the riots and pointed out that they should be held accountable for their “subversive actions”, including attacking security forces or setting fire to the public. property. “Those who intend to confront the system depend on foreigners and will be punished according to legal standards,” said the head of the judiciary, Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei. The Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, accused the United States and the “occupying Zionist regime”, a way of referring to Israel, of fomenting the riots and that is the official version defended by all authorities.
Iran has seen its worst protests since September 16, 2019. Thousands of people have taken to the streets after the death in a police morality detention center of young Kurdish Mahsa Amini. To the cry of “Woman, life, freedom!” They are women who lead cross-border demonstrations against the mandatory use of the hijab. In the absence of official data on deaths, injuries and detainees, human rights organizations increase the death toll to more than 100.
Despite the trials and repression, the street demonstrations continue and there are weekly sit-ins in the country’s main universities. In addition, protests have intensified since October 26, when the end of the 40 days of mourning for Amini’s death was commemorated. That day of demonstration was vigorously suppressed by the security forces, fueling outrage.
Source: La Verdad
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