IRAN: SIX HANGED IN THE PRISON OF BAM

July 4, 2013: According to the state run Iranian news agency Fars six prisoners who were not identified by name, were hanged in the prison of Bam (Kerman Province, Southeastern Iran) early in the morning.
The prisoners were allegedly convicted of trafficking 339 kilograms of heroin and 191 kilograms of opium said the report.
According to the official and unofficial reports at least 41 prisoners have been executed since the Presidential elections in mid-June in Iran. 19 of the executions have been reported by official Iranian sources. (Source: Iran Human Rights, 04/07/2013)