Monday, April 26, 2010

Habibollah Golparipour Sentenced to Death on Charge of Moharebeh



RAHANA – Habibollah Golparipour, a native of Sanandaj (capital of Kurdistan, Iran), was sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court in the city of Mahabad (Kurdistan, Iran).

Golparipour was accused of propaganda and membership in an anti-regime group. He was tried on the charge of Moharebeh. The court cited articles 186 and 190 of the Islamic Penal Code for its decision.

Golparipour is currently detained in Mahabad prison. He spent part of his six-month pre-trial detention in Sanandaj. Golparipour’s lawyer Seyed Ehsan Mohtava confirmed the death sentence and stated that he plans to appeal the ruling issued to his client. Golparipour and his lawyer have 20 days to file an appeal.

Source: RAHANA

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