Iran Executes Seven Men for Gang Rape After Victim Refuses to Forgive
Seven men were hanged in Iran after being convicted of gang rape. Under Sharia law, the men were required to ask the victim for forgiveness before execution. However, the woman declared that her honor had been irreparably damaged and refused to pardon them.
Case Details
The crime took place in Fars Province, where the seven men were arrested shortly after the incident. Their trial adhered to the strict principles of Sharia law, which gives the victim the right to forgive, potentially reducing or canceling the sentence.
In this case, the victim, whose name has not been disclosed, firmly declined to offer forgiveness. “My honor cannot be restored. Forgiveness is not an option,” she stated during the trial. Her refusal sealed the defendants’ fate, and the death sentence was carried out.
Public and International Response
The executions sparked mixed reactions. Inside Iran, many supported the victim’s decision, viewing it as a strong stand for justice.
On the other hand, international human rights groups, including Amnesty International, condemned the use of capital punishment. They pointed to the lack of transparency in such trials and possible pressures faced by both victims and defendants. Calls for reforms in Iran’s judiciary system have resurfaced in global forums.
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