Amir Reza Arefi Sentenced to Death
Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court in Tehran sentenced 21 year old Amir Reza Arefi to death.
Photo: Mohammad Mostafei, Amir Reza Arefi's lawyer
RAHANA Prisoners’ Rights Unit – Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court in Tehran found Amir Reza Arefi guilty of Moharebeh (waging war against God), and has been sentenced to death based on the Islamic penal law. Arefi was arrested before the June presidential election on April 15th, 2009.
Mohammad Mostafaei who represents Arefi, wrote in his blog: “On Sunday, February 14th, I was asked over the phone to go on Tuesday to branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court for a matter related to my client Amir Reza Arefi. The fact that I had been summoned over the phone worried me. Today I went to the court and reviewed Arefi’s ruling. Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court has found my 21 year old client guilty of Moharebeh for his alleged membership in Anjoman Padeshahi (an exiled monarchist group). Based on articles 186, 187, 189, 190, 191 and 46 of the Islamic penal law, he has been sentenced to death.”
Mostafaei and his client have 20 days to file an appeal.
On January 28, 2010 Arash Rahmanipour and Mohammad Reza Ali Zamani were executed without prior notice, after being found guilty of Moharebeh over their alleged ties to Anjoman Padeshahi.
Translation by: RAHANA
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