On the occasion of World Day Against the Death Penalty on October 10, Mai Sato, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, expressed deep concern about the alarming number of executions in Iran, particularly highlighting “the use of capital punishment against women activists and supporters of the Women, Life, Freedom movement.”
In a video message posted on her X (formerly Twitter) platform, Sato referred to the various forms of oppression employed by the Iranian regime, emphasizing how “capital punishment intersects with other forms of state repression to create an atmosphere of pervasive fear and control.”
On a more hopeful note, she remarked, “Despite this, the courage of the Iranian people shines through.” This was a reference to the ongoing public defiance against repressive measures, including the “No to Execution” campaign initiated by prisoners. This campaign, which has been active since the beginning of the year, includes hunger strikes held every Tuesday.
Sato concluded her message by urging the international community to amplify the voices of those campaigning to end capital punishment.
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