Document #1040619

AI – Amnesty International (Author)

Reaction to Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani’s latest TV “confession”

http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/MDE13/103/2010/en/eec4af6e-98c5-4ca8-924b-97692d25f62c/mde131032010en.pdf

ecoi.net description:
Confessions made by Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, who is awaiting execution by stoning for adultery, her son Sajjad Qaderzadeh, 2 German journalists and Ashtiani's lawyer Javid Houtan Kiyan on state TV; the confessions were presumably made under duress and, therefore, violate the right not to be forced to incriminate oneself
Country:
Iran
Source:
AI – Amnesty International (Author)
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/MDE13/103/2010/en/eec4af6e-98c5-4ca8-924b-97692d25f62c/mde131032010en.pdf
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
16 November 2010
Document ID:
1040619 (former ID 150031)

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