Wednesday, August 25, 2010

One hundred cities against stoning penalty

25 August 2010

Demonstrations for Sakine Mohammedi Ashtiyani

It is reported that in 100 different cities of the world there will be demos for Sakine Mohammedi Ashtiyani who was sentenced to death penalty by stoning in Iranian.

The Communist Party of Iran called for support for the “100 cities are against Rejm” demos to be held on 28 August.

Spokesperson of the International Committee Against Stoning (ICAS) and the International Committee Against Execution (ICAES) Mina Ahadi stated that Tehran Supreme Court has not pronounced its decision regarding Ashtiyani and the decision is expected to be delivered on Wednesday.

“We shall continue our activities until Sakine is freed. On 28 August there will be demos in 100 cities in the world. Our struggle to save Sakine is also against all stoning and death penalties in Iran.” added Ahadi.

ANF / NEWS DESK

ANF NEWS AGENCY