KJAR warns of rising death sentences, calls for urgent intervention

The KJAR emphasized the seriousness of the current stage in the country, as executions increase, noting that this escalation occurs while the world is preoccupied with developments in war, providing greater space for “policies that obscure human rights violations” within Iran.

In a statement issued yesterday, Tuesday, the organization described the death penalty as “a tool to silence voices demanding freedom,” asserting that it does not achieve justice but is used as a means of “systematic oppression” against society, especially against dissenting voices, according to the Women’s News Agency (NUJINHA).

The statement highlighted the historical role of women in resisting discrimination and oppression, affirming that women “stand at the forefront in defending a free life,” and that their presence in human rights and political activism reflects the struggles of mothers, sisters, and women awaiting the freedom of their loved ones or who have paid a high price in the path of struggle.

The statement also pointed to the situation of female political prisoners in Iran, mentioning prominent names such as “Zeinab Jalalian, Bakhshian Azizi, Sepideh Gholian, Narges Mohammadi, Sharifeh Mohammadi, and Warisha Moradi,” noting that they “fight for their human rights, have steadfastly resisted all forms of torture and coercion, and have become symbols of resistance and resilience for all women in Iran, challenging the Iranian regime,” with many still facing the threat of execution.

The KJAR noted that the circumstances of war and strict internet restrictions make it difficult to document violations, yet field data indicate that approximately 30 people, including political detainees whose confessions were extracted under torture and who were denied basic rights, have been executed in recent days.

The statement highlighted that carrying out executions at this time aims to “instill fear and suppress hope” in society, emphasizing that “this approach does not stop the calls for liberation but rather fuels the ongoing struggle for human dignity.”

It affirmed that “Iranian democracy passes through the respect of all national, religious, and sectarian identities,” considering that any political project that does not guarantee these principles will not achieve stability or justice.

In conclusion, the KJAR called on human rights organizations, civil activists, and “conscientious individuals” worldwide to take urgent action to stop the executions and not remain silent in the face of these events, affirming its support for the campaign “No to the Death Penalty” under the slogan: “No to Execution; Yes to Life, Freedom, and Human Dignity,” while urging a broad collective movement. 

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ANHA