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Will the Iranian Supreme Court overturn any death sentences related to the 2022 protests by the end of 2024?
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Reza Rasaei•Iranian•Rasaei•Sahneh•Kermanshah•Revolutionary Guards•Supreme Court•Kurdish•Islamic Republic
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Iran Executes Kurdish Political Prisoner Reza Rasaei Over Killing of Policeman During 2022 Protests
Aug 6, 2024, 07:32 AM
Reza Rasaei, a 34-year-old Iranian political prisoner, was executed on Tuesday morning. Rasaei was arrested during the 2022 protests in Sahneh, Kermanshah, and accused of killing a member of the Revolutionary Guards on November 18, 2022. His death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court. Rasaei, who was of Kurdish heritage and considered an Iranian patriot, was executed by hanging during the call to prayer. The execution has drawn criticism from various groups who view it as part of the Islamic Republic regime's ongoing crackdown on dissent.
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Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Death Sentence Reinstated • 50%
Death Sentence Overturned • 50%
Overturning of other sentences • 33%
New legal reforms • 33%
No significant changes • 34%
Complete abolition • 25%
Reduction in scope • 25%
No change • 25%
Increased use • 25%
Mass release of political prisoners • 25%
Increased detentions • 25%
No significant change • 25%
Implementation of reforms • 25%
Increased clemency granted • 25%
No change in clemency rates • 25%
Decreased clemency granted • 25%
Inconclusive outcome • 25%