On Tuesday, November 26, Amnesty International issued a statement criticizing the death sentence handed down to Varishe Moradi, an Iranian political activist, and called for its immediate halt.
This international organization deemed the trial of Varishe Moradi “unfair” and, citing violations of her rights during detention, urged Iranian authorities to immediately halt the death sentence, annul her conviction, and release her without delay.
In its statement, Amnesty International also called on the Iranian regime to impartially investigate the allegations of torture and mistreatment of this political activist, prosecute those responsible in fair trials, and ensure her access to adequate medical care as well as visits with her family and lawyers.
Varishe Moradi, a 39-year-old political prisoner, was sentenced to death on November 10 by Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court on charges of “baghi” (armed rebellion against the government).
She was arrested on August 1, 2023, in the suburbs of Sanandaj and, on December 26, 2024, following the completion of her interrogation at the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention center known as Ward 209 of Evin Prison, was transferred to the women’s ward of the same prison.
In an open letter from prison, this political prisoner revealed that during her detention, she was subjected to physical and psychological torture, threats of execution, and gender-based violence.
