Iran Reportedly Executes Two More Gay Men
by 365Gay.com Newscenter Staff
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Posted: November 14, 2005 12:01 am ET
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(Tehran) Two men have been hanged in a public square in northern Iran after being found guilty of homosexuality a semi-official newspaper reported on Sunday.
The daily newspaper Kayhan said that the execution was carried out in the northern city of Gorgan. The paper reported the men had been found guilty under Islamic law of lavat, or homosexual sex.
The report identified the men, identified as Mokhtar N., 24, and Ali A., 25. The account claimed the men had “criminal past” that included kidnapping and rape.
Similar allegations have been made in the past when Iran executed gay men. Exiled Iranian groups say that the allegations are commonly used to justify hangings.
Homosexuality is a capital offense under Islamic law and gays have been under increasing pressure.
In August, another gay man was executed for homosexuality. (story)
On July 19 two gay teenagers were executed in the northeastern city of Mashhad. (story) The hangings sparked international outrage.
The Iranian government maintains the teens had raped a 13 year old boy - an allegation that many international rights groups discounted.
The exiled Iranian gay rights group, Homan, claims the Iranian government has executed at least 4,000 gays since 1979.
Several European countries halted extraditions of Iranian gays back to country following the executions. But, both the US and Britain have been silent on the issue.
by 365Gay.com Newscenter Staff
.
Posted: November 14, 2005 12:01 am ET
.
(Tehran) Two men have been hanged in a public square in northern Iran after being found guilty of homosexuality a semi-official newspaper reported on Sunday.
The daily newspaper Kayhan said that the execution was carried out in the northern city of Gorgan. The paper reported the men had been found guilty under Islamic law of lavat, or homosexual sex.
The report identified the men, identified as Mokhtar N., 24, and Ali A., 25. The account claimed the men had “criminal past” that included kidnapping and rape.
Similar allegations have been made in the past when Iran executed gay men. Exiled Iranian groups say that the allegations are commonly used to justify hangings.
Homosexuality is a capital offense under Islamic law and gays have been under increasing pressure.
In August, another gay man was executed for homosexuality. (story)
On July 19 two gay teenagers were executed in the northeastern city of Mashhad. (story) The hangings sparked international outrage.
The Iranian government maintains the teens had raped a 13 year old boy - an allegation that many international rights groups discounted.
The exiled Iranian gay rights group, Homan, claims the Iranian government has executed at least 4,000 gays since 1979.
Several European countries halted extraditions of Iranian gays back to country following the executions. But, both the US and Britain have been silent on the issue.
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