Friday, 1 January 2021, 7:12 am
The execution of an Iranian man for a crime
allegedly committed when he was 16 years old has been
condemned by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) and raised
concerns over violations of his right to a fair
trial.
In a statement
released on Thursday, OHCHR
spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani pointed out that the
execution of Mohammad Hassan Rezaiee was the fourth
confirmed for a child offender this year and urged Iran to
end the "appalling practice".
Despite the fact that
the execution of child offenders is categorically prohibited
under international law, Mr. Rezaiee’s execution took
place in Iran in the early morning.