Iran Executes Six PMOI Members in Week Amid US-Israeli War
Key Takeaways
- Two PMOI/MEK members executed after Supreme Court upheld their sentences.
- Earlier in the week, four PMOI members were executed.
- Rights groups warned of global outrage and escalation over PMOI executions.
Execution Wave Targets PMOI
Iran executed six men convicted of PMOI membership and armed rebellion between March 30 and April 4.
“Iran has executed two men convicted of being members of the banned People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) opposition group, in the latest action targeting dissidents, even as the United States-Israeli war on Iran drags on”
The executions came amid the 36th day of US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran.
The PMOI confirmed Iran was trying to hide its weakness by executing political prisoners.
Amnesty International condemned the executions as stemming from grossly unfair, torture-tainted trials.
Executions Amid US-Israeli Bombing
The executions were carried out without prior notice to families or lawyers.
The PMOI condemned the executions as futile attempts to suppress opposition.
Human rights groups warned at least 16 more PMOI supporters face imminent execution.
Iran's IRIB news agency described Montazer as a key figure in the group.
International Condemnation Grows
The executions ignited international condemnation.
“Two more members of the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization were executed in Iran”
The UN Human Rights Chief described the killings as cruel.
Amnesty International strongly condemned the arbitrary executions.
Global scrutiny contrasted with sparse coverage in some Western outlets.
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