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Persian2English | August 14, 2010
Persian Report by DANESHJOO NEWS
Translation SIAVOSH JALILI for Persian2English
There are reports that in the past few days more than 70 people detained in Mashhad prison were executed suddenly and without prior notice. Based on the information available, prisoners under the age of 18 years were among the executed.
Based on reports by Neday-e Sabz Azadi, some of the people who were allegedly arrested in connection with drug smuggling had already received their sentences. The sentences issued did not include the death penalty, and in some cases, they had only been sentenced to pay a fine. However, in a sudden unannounced move, a judicial order was issued to execute them.
So far, the reason behind the execution ruling is not clear.