18 January 2013
"UK for Iranians" is deeply concerned by the news that five members
of Iran’s Ahwazi Arab minority had their death sentences confirmed on 9
January. They are Mohammad Ali Amouri, Hashem Sha’bani Amouri, Hadi
Rashidi, Sayed Jaber Alboshoka and his brother Sayed Mokhtar Alboshoka.
These men have reportedly suffered severe mistreatment, including
torture, and two were forced to confess on live television. Whilst the
charges are as yet unclear, they appear to be politically motivated. The
UK is firmly opposed to the use of the death penalty under any
circumstances. We call on Iran to overturn these death sentences
urgently and to ensure these five men are not mistreated.
We have also received reports of an attack by Iranian security forces
on a place of worship for the Dervish religious community near Isfahan.
The harassment of any religious minority is unacceptable. Iran must
live up to its responsibilities under international law to respect and
protect the rights of all its citizens.
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