IRAN: THREE PEOPLE HANGED IN YAZD

September 20, 2010: Three people were hanged in the morning in the prison of Yazd, central Iran, reported the state run Iranian news agency ISNA.
According to the report those executed were identified as "M. M." and "A. Ch." convicted of hiding 111 kilos of heroin "A. D." convicted of trafficking of 1520 grams of opium and 60 kilos of heroin.
The charges have not been confirmed by independent sources. (Sources: Iran Human Rights, 21/09/2010)