No word on fate of Iran protester due to be put to death, says relative

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Deepa Parent and William ChristouJanuary 14, 2026 at 07:44 PM

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A relative of Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old Iranian protester sentenced to death, reports that his family has received no information about his fate after his expected execution date passed. Soltani was arrested in Karaj last Thursday for participating in protests sparked by economic grievances and demands for political reform. Rights groups report that Soltani was denied legal representation and his swift sentencing highlights concerns about the Iranian authorities' crackdown on dissent. Over 18,000 people have been arrested and at least 2,571 killed in the last two weeks amid widespread protests. Rights organizations are urging Iran to halt Soltani's execution and express fears of arbitrary executions to suppress dissent.

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Tehran 40% Amnesty International 50% Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) 50% Karaj 60% Hengaw Organisation for Human Rights 60% Somayeh ×370% Iran ×490% Erfan Soltani ×695%

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