According to a report by Kolbarnews and the announcement of Amir Raeisian, the lawyer of Sharifeh Mohammadi, labor activist and political prisoner, the death sentence of this female activist has been changed to 30 years of imprisonment. Raeisian stated that this decision was made following widespread public pressure, the support of international labor organizations, and the continuous campaign of justice advocates.
Raeisian emphasized that this change of sentence is neither a sign of “mercy” nor a return to the law, and it is not the end of repression; rather, it is yet another document of state terrorism and the regime’s fear of the organized activities of workers and civil activists. He added: “Changing the death sentence to 30 years in prison still amounts to a ‘gradual death’ for Sharifeh Mohammadi, and she will continue to be held in prison for defending workers’ rights and striving for independent organization.”
The lawyer of this labor activist also announced that through “retrial” or “application of Article 477,” they are pursuing the complete annulment of the conviction and the acquittal of his client from the charge of baghi (armed rebellion).
Sharifeh Mohammadi is among the labor activists who had previously been arrested for her trade and political activities, and this case is considered a clear example of pressure and repression against civil activists in Iran.
Human rights analysts and labor organizations consider this action by the regime as “a response to public pressure,” but warn that 30 years of imprisonment itself is also a long and inhumane punishment.
