Iranian justice condemned two women to death for participating in the January anti-government demonstrations, according to the non-governmental organization Iran Human Rights announced today. The two women were identified as Mohammad Mahdi and Narges, with the organization not revealing the full surnames for security reasons.
Human rights advocacy groups indicate that these convictions are related to the women's involvement in the protests that erupted in January, which were reportedly motivated by economic and social reasons, in addition to demands for greater political freedom in the country.
The sentences were pronounced by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Court, which is known for imposing severe penalties in cases related to crimes against national security. Iran Human Rights expressed concern over these convictions and called on the international community to pressure Tehran to revoke the sentences.
This case arises in a broader context of repression by Iranian authorities against any form of dissent, with multiple activists and protest participants facing legal proceedings and severe convictions in recent years.
