Iran has announced the first execution of a protester convicted over the recent anti-government unrest. Mohsen Shekari was hanged on Thursday morning after being found guilty by a Revolutionary Court of “moharebeh” (enmity against God), state media said. He was accused of being a “rioter” who blocked a main road in Tehran in September and wounded a member of a paramilitary force with a machete.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Britain shocked by Saudi mass execution

London: On March 14, Britain asserted that it was shocked by the…

Curfew goes into effect in protest-hit downtown Los Angeles

A nighttime curfew was in force in Los Angeles on Tuesday as…

Israeli troops detain three teenagers and tighten restrictions in Hebron

Israeli troops detained three teenagers on Sunday during an early morning raid…

Sweden’s defence chief to visit Ankara over NATO bid

Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson plans to travel next week to Ankara…