Defend International was informed by reliable sources that the political activist Mr. Ehsan Fatahiyan would be hanged on November 11, 2009. He was accused of being a mohareb (“enemy of God”) and “endangering state security”.
Iraq Urged Again To Sign Convention on Cluster Munitions
Defend International continues its lobbying efforts and congratulates Iraq on the Cabinet’s recent decision to join the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions. Iraq’s Cabinet recently made a decision to sign the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
Iran: DI Speaks Out Against Death Penalty
Defend International has urged the Iranian authorities to take serious steps towards imposing an immediate moratorium on executions. “As the world’s biggest executioner of child offenders, it is time for Iran to act immediately to restore some of the confidence of the international community,” said Dr. Widad.
UN: World Unites to Tackle Global Arms Trade
Today at the United Nation after years of discussions and debates, the vast majority of governments – 153 in total – agreed a timetable to establish a “strong and robust” Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) with the “highest common standards” to control international transfers of conventional arms. “This is a tribute to the hard work done by campaigners around the world,” said Dr. Widad.