Execution of teenage boy after 'forced confession' in Iran condemned by UN

Source: Sky News

Execution of teenage boy after 'forced confession' in Iran condemned by UN

The UN Human Rights Office says it "deplores" the executions of 17-year-old Hamidreza Azari and 22-year-old Milad Zohrevand, which were reportedly carried out by Iranian authorities last Friday.

Reemul Balla
News reporter @Reemul_B
Wednesday 29 November 2023 11:29, UK

The United Nations has condemned the executions of a teenage boy and a 22-year-old man in Iran - and called for an immediate "halt" on the death penalty in the country.

The UN Human Rights Office said it "deplores" the executions, which were reportedly carried out by Iranian authorities last Friday.

The Iran Human Rights group said documents showed 17-year-old Hamidreza Azari died in Sabzevar Prison after he was alleged to have committed murder in April, when he was 16.

The group said the boy gave a "forced confession" and state media had reported his age to be 18.

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