Several detainees arrested during the January protests in the city of Shahroud are facing severe charges, including 'Moharebeh' (waging war against God), which could lead to the death penalty, according to Iran International. The report names six detainees at risk, among them Javad Ajam and Morteza Zamani. Iran International expressed concern and called for continued monitoring of their cases.
Iran International reports that several detainees arrested during the January protests in the city of Shahroud are now facing charges that could potentially carry the death penalty. The detained individuals are accused of the capital crime of 'Moharebeh' (waging war against God), according to the outlet. Among the six detainees named as being at risk are Javad Ajam, Morteza Zamani, Mehdi Ranjbar, Farshid Rahmani, Alireza Sa'eri, and Pouya Sa'eri. Iran International expressed concern over the legal status of the detainees and called for continued monitoring of their cases. The case follows a series of reported Iranian crackdowns on protesters. As The Zioneer has previously reported, Iran has executed two men accused of leading the January protests, and earlier arrested 130 people in connection with the same unrest and espionage allegations.
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