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             IRAN: FOUR PRISONERS HANGED ON DRUG CHARGES
                           July 8, 2017:  Four prisoners were reportedly hanged on the morning at Urmia's central prison on drug related charges. Iran Human Rights has obtained the names of the prisoners: Khalil Mousavi Kousi, Mir-Jan Abdi, Kheiroldin Mashmoul and Soufi Koloukzadeh Gangchin. These prisoners were reportedly transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for their executions.  (Sources: Iran Human Rights, JULY 8, 2017)
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