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Iran Supreme Court confirms death sentence for Swedish-Iranian protester over alleged terrorism – JURIST

The Iranian judiciary Sunday confirmed that the Supreme Court served the death sentence for Habib Farajollah Chaab, an Iranian-Swedish dissident on charges of conspiracy and terrorism. According to the Iranian authorities, Chaab had participated in and encouraged terrorist activity in Iran.The court specified the 2017 attack on a military parade where 25 people died and over 250 were injured. Chaab also led the group Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of Ahwaz, a separatist group. The Iranian authorities investigated the attacks perpetrated by the group, Chaab’s records and his links to Sweden—Iran does not recognise Chaab’s dual-nationality.After completing the investigation and incitement, the court found Chaab to be guilty. He was sentenced to death on the charge of “corruption on earth,” a vague terrorism related charge. From this, Chaab’s laywers appealed and the case was scrutinised further in the Supreme Court. The judges’ arguments were found to be in accordance with Shariah law and the defendant’s acts were criminal according to Articles 130 and 287 of the Islamic Penal Code. The death sentence is final.Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom wrote to AFP in an email detailing how Chaab’s death was “inhumane and irreversible” and that Sweden and the EU condemn the action taken by the judiciary. He further added that Sweden’s Foreign Ministry and embassy in Tehran are collaborating for further clarity on the situation.