​​​​​​​Iranian authorities execute a Kurdish political prisoner in eastern Kurdistan

On Sunday, the Iranian authorities executed the Kurdish political prisoner, Haider Qurbani, on charges of membership in the Kurdistan Democratic Party - Iran.

​​​​​​​Iranian authorities execute a Kurdish political prisoner in eastern Kurdistan
19 December, 2021   10:44
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In a statement, the Iranian Ministry of Justice in Sineh Province, eastern Kurdistan, confirmed the execution of Haider Qurbani, in Sineh Central Prison, at 4:00 this morning, according to Roj news agency.

The Iranian authorities have accused Haider Qurbani of his membership in the Kurdistan Democratic Party - Iran, and his opposition to the Iranian state.

Haider Qurbani was arrested on October 16th, 2016, and he is a resident of the city of Cameran.

Iran is one of the countries witnessing an increase in executions. According to Amnesty International statistics, the year 2020 witnessed the execution of at least 246 people, but the number is expected to be much higher, as many executions are not disclosed.

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