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Iran Criticized for Possible Hanging of Middle Aged Mother

Iran Criticized for Possible Hanging of Middle Aged Mother

| December 29, 2011 | 0 Comments

Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, a 44 year old Iranian woman and mother of two was convicted in 2006 for an “illicit relationship outside of marriage” and sentenced to death. Many governments, NGOs and human rights groups launched well-publicized objections and the execution was delayed. Since then, Ashtiani has remained in prison, awaiting a new fate. Recently, [...]

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