Breathing in Confinement

Execution of Women
April 17th, 2016

The Number of Executions in the Past Week Rose to 26

Breathing in Confinement – By the execution of 10 prisoners in Birjand and Rasht, the number of death sentences in the past week rose up to 26. Official and unofficial sources have announced the execution of 3 prisoners in Rasht and 7 others in Birjand.

April 14th, 2016

A Woman Executed in Kashmar Prison

Breathing in Confinement – Following the recent wave of executions in jails across the country in Iran, a woman who had been sentenced to death for drug-related charges, was executed in Kashmar prison. According to the Kurdistan Human Rights Network, the death sentence of a female prisoner named Ameneh Rezaeian was executed in Kashmar prison, […]

January 7th, 2016

At Least 21 Prisoners Executed During Recent 3 Days

Breathing in Confinement – During the last 3 days, at least 21 prisoners have been executed in different prisons in Iran. At least one death sentence for a woman, and also, one public execution have been carried out. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, a retaliation death sentence was carried out and a […]

August 1st, 2015

At Least 27 Executions In Less Than A Week In Iran

Breathing in Confinement – During the last few days, at least 27 prisoners have been executed in different cities of Iran. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, from 25th till 30th July, at least 27 death sentences were implemented, including 3 public executions in different cities of Iran. Also, a woman and two […]