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One Person’s Story

Ahmad Kiani

About

Nationality: Iran
Religion: Presumed Muslim
Civil Status: Unknown

Case

Date of Killing: July 3, 1980
Location of Killing: Hamedan, Hamedan Province, Iran
Mode of Killing: Shooting
Charges: Corruption on earth; Drug trafficking

About this Case

The execution of Mr. Ahmad Kiani, a cab driver, and two others was announced by the assistant of the public prosecutor of Hamedan. This announcement was published in the Jomhuri Eslami, Enqelab Eslami, and Kayhan dailies (July 5, 1980).

The validity of the criminal charges brought against this defendant cannot be ascertained in the absence of the basic guarantees of a fair trial. International human rights organizations have drawn attention to reports indicating that the Islamic Republic’s authorities have brought trumped up charges against their political opponents and executed them for drug trafficking, sexual, and other criminal offences. Thousands of alleged drug traffickers have been sentenced to death following judicial processes that fail to meet international standards. The exact number of people convicted based on trumped-up charges is unknown.

Arrest and detention

The circumstances of this individual’s arrest and detention are not known.

Trial

No information is available on Mr. Kiani’s trial.

Charges

Mr. Kiani was charged with “producing, distributing, and using heroin.”

Evidence of guilt

According to the reports, the Narcotics Agents discovered 190 kilograms of acid, particular heroin-producing devices, and 1080 grams of a suspicious white powder in the defendant’s possession.

Defense

No information is available on the defendant’s defense.

Judgment

The assistant of the public prosecutor announced that Mr. Kiani declared a “corruptor on earth” and that he was executed at dawn on a Wednesday.

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