human rights abuses in Iran

IRAN'S EXECUTION FRENZY

Submitted by ACADP on Mon, 25/05/2015 - 10:59am

Since the beginning of 2015, at least 400 prisoners have been executed in Iran.

The execution frenzy in Iran (most taking place in public streets where hundreds gather to watch and cheer) continues at an alarming rate. This barbaric brutality is ignored by world political leaders and almost never published in the media.

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IRAN - Human Rights Abuses

Submitted by ACADP on Mon, 17/11/2014 - 11:07am

IRAN:

Article 220 of the Iranian Criminal Code states; “If a father – or his male ancestors – kill their children, they will not be prosecuted for murder."

Likewise, article 1179 of the Civil Code states; “Parents have the right to punish their children within the limits prescribed by law.”

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