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.