At Least 11 Prisoners in Imminent Danger of Execution at Rajai Shahr Prison
23 Sep 16
At least eleven prisoners are reportedly scheduled to be executed on Wednesday September 28 at Rajai Shahr Prison.
Iran Human Rights (SEPT 23 2016): On the morning of Thursday September 22, at least 11 prisoners in Karaj's Rajai Shahr Prison were reportedly transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for their executions. Confirmed sources say that most of the prisoners were sentenced to death on murder charges.
Their executions are reportedly scheduled to be carried out on Wednesday September 28.
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