Islamic Republic of Iran has sentenced a protester to death after harsh tortures and gave two of his brothers a total of 81 years in prison accusing them of acting against the state by attending popular protests last year.
According to the Human Rights News Agency, the three brothers were tried in the Shiraz Criminal Court and the Revolutionary Court and charged mainly with organizing a group, killing a security agent, and participating in protests.
Navid Afkari Sangari, 27, was sentenced to two death sentences, six years and six months of prison, and 74 lashes for the murder of a security agent among other charges.
His older brother Vahid, 35, was sentenced to 54 years and six months of prison and 74 lashes, for involvement in murder among other charges.
The third brother, 29-year-old Habib, was sentenced to 27 years and three months of prison, and 74 lashes.
Another protester who was charged in this case was a 22-year-old Saied Dashtaki, who was sentenced to more than 21 years in prison, and 74 lashes.
Navid’s request for appeal was rejected.
Iran brutally crushed thousands of protesters and killed at least 1500 during 2019 nation-wide protests. It also executed dozens mostly youths, who have been protesting against poverty and economic difficulties.
