A wave of new death sentences has been handed out by courts in Iran. These sentences are aimed at people who took part in recent protests against the government.

Reports show that several individuals are facing the death penalty. Among them is a 21-year-old protester. Another person, who was also involved in the January demonstrations, has been sentenced to death for a second time. Another case involves a cleric who was arrested during the protests and has now been sentenced to death twice.

In another notable case, three people who were arrested during the January protests have been sentenced to death. One of these people is a former member of the IRGC, which is Iran’s elite military force.

Human rights groups are raising alarms about how these trials are being handled. They say the process is very secretive and that the government is working hard to keep the details hidden from the public. There is growing concern that these trials do not follow fair rules and that the sentences are being handed down behind closed doors.

These events are part of a larger, ongoing effort by the Iranian government to stop the protests. As the situation continues, groups watching the region say there is a high level of coordination in these repressive actions.

Source: Iran International