IRAN - Peyman Sheikhi hanged in the prison of Raja’i Shahr on January 27.

03 February 2020 :

According to Iran HRM, a prisoner, identified as Peyman Sheikhi, was hanged in the prison of Raja’i Shahr on January 27. The man was charged with murder.

 
(Source: Iran HRM)

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