Iran Human Rights, 24. January: On January 16 Iran Human Rights (IHR)
reported on the execution of two prisoners in Rajai Shahr Prison, Karaj (west of Tehran). The report quoted an unofficial source that stated one of the people executed was a "juvenile offender", identified as
Ali (Kianoosh) Naderi.
IHR investigated this case and has concluded that
Mr. Naderi was born on 26 October, 1990. According to official reports, the alleged offence that Mr. Naderi was charged with took place on 12 November, 2008.
Mr. Naderi was reportedly 18 years and 16 days at the time of committing the alleged offence, therefore he is not considered to be a juvenile offender.
IHR regards execution as a barbaric punishment and condemns the Iranian authorities for practicing medieval punishments and promoting violence and brutality in society.
