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Human rights organization Hengaw has reported that Iran executed an Afghan citizen. The execution took place on Monday, February, 17, at the central prison in Isfahan.
According to the report, the man was identified as Burhan Waisimzai, a 32-year-old Afghan national. The Afghan citizen had been arrested in Iran three years ago on charges of “drug trafficking.”
Hengaw further stated that Burhan Waisimzai had been involved in a case related to the illegal trade of drugs, leading to his imprisonment and eventual execution. His execution marks another incident of executions involving foreign nationals in Iran.
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Human Rights Organization Iran has reported that, in 2024 alone, approximately 74 Afghan citizens have been executed in Iran, with many of them facing charges related to drug trafficking or murder.
The execution of Burhan Waisimzai adds to the growing concern about the fate of Afghan nationals in Iran, particularly those arrested on drug-related charges. It is a tragic reminder of the harsh penalties faced by foreign nationals in the country.
The international community must address the ongoing human rights violations in Iran, advocating for fair trials and the abolition of the death penalty, especially for those facing charges under harsh conditions.
This news is sourced from [Khaama Press] and is for informational purposes only.
