LGBTQIA+ activists are sentenced to death in Iran

Two lesbian women and LGBTQIA+ activists have been accused of promoting homosexuality and sentenced to death in Iran, according to an activist group trying to prevent the execution. Their names are Zahra Sedighi Hamedani (31) and Elham Chubdar (24). The conviction took place in the northwest of the country, in the city of Urmía.

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Gabriela Gonçalves

September 8, 2022 11:44

Detained LGBT+ rights advocate Zahra Sedighi-Hamedani sentenced to death in Iran for. Yes in 21st century being homosexual is a punishable crime in Iran and now she and Elham Chobdar are sentenced to be executed. This act of terror must be condemned by the world. Be their voice. pic.twitter.com/mMDO4Vqg4A
- Masih Alinejad 🏳️ (@AlinejadMasih) September 4, 2022

The young women were accused of promoting Christianity and having relationships with media outlets opposed to the Iranian government, according to the NGO Hengaw.

Iranian brutality on full display once again.

The regime has sentenced two gay rights activists to death. Zahra Sediqi Hamedani and Elham Chubdar were found guilty of spreading 'Corruption on Earth' and will likely be hanged.https://t.co/fcbW6INYvo
— Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) September 4, 2022

A third woman, who faces the same charges, is also detained but has not yet had a sentence handed down.

The Iranian court confirmed to the AFP agency the conviction for “spreading corruption on Earth”. This is the most serious charge in the Iranian penal code.

(With AFP)

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Gabriela Gonçalves