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Two January Protesters Hanged in Mashhad, Iran

Original: Article: January Protesters Majid Nikandish and Ali Hemati-Sistani Hanged in Mashhad

Iran has executed Majid Nikandish and Ali Hemati-Sistani, two men arrested during the January protests, by hanging in Mashhad. The executions were reported by the group Iran Human Rights, which documents capital punishment in the country. The men were put to death in connection with their alleged participation in the protests, adding to concerns over the treatment of demonstrators.

Why now: The executions of protesters have drawn fresh attention to Iran's use of the death penalty against demonstrators.

Majid NikandishAli Hemati-SistaniMashhadIranIran Human Rights

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