IRAN: THREE HANGED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
October 23, 2012: According to the official Iranian news agency IRNA three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qazvin early this morning. The prisoners are identified as "R. Ch." (27 years old), "H. Rh." (47 years old) and "H. S." (25 years old) and were all convicted of possession and trafficking of narcotic drugs.
None of the charges have been confirmed by independent sources. (Sources: Iran Human Rights, 23/10/2012)
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