An unknown man’s hand is amputated in Iran.
Iran has carried out the amputation of four fingers on the right hands of three men convicted of theft in Urmia Central Prison.
The amputations were performed using a guillotine machine in the presence of senior officials, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation.
The men were convicted of breaking into several houses and stealing safes containing gold and jewelry, and reportedly refused to cooperate with the judiciary to return the stolen items.
The Iranian judiciary defended the punishment, citing the Islamic penal code, which allows for amputations as a deterrent to prevent further offenses. However, this justification has done little to alleviate concerns about the country’s human rights record.
Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have strongly condemned the practice, classifying it as inhumane and torture.
The amputations were carried out despite international criticism, highlighting Iran’s disregard for human rights and its prolific use of corporal punishment. The three men were subjected to unfair trials, with no access to lawyers during the investigation phase, and were convicted based on torture-tainted confessions.
This incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for accountability and an end to such practices in Iran.
The use of corporal punishment, including amputation and stoning, is strictly prohibited under international human rights law, and Iran’s continued use of such practices has raised serious concerns about its human rights record.
