Supreme Court Calls for Retrial of Iranian Human Rights Activist Sharifeh Mohammadi After Overturning Death Sentence
Rasht, Iran – The Supreme Court of Iran has recently nullified the death sentence of Sharifeh Mohammadi, a noted human rights advocate who has been vocal in her opposition to capital punishment and her support for women’s and labor rights in Rasht, Gilan province. The case has been sent back to a different court for a new trial, according to statements from her legal representation. Amir Raeisian, the lawyer representing Mohammadi, disclosed in a recent interview that following a detailed review, the Supreme Court identified sufficient grounds to vacate the earlier verdict and mandated a … Read more