More Gay Executions In Iran

According to underground Iranian activists, a third gay man has been executed in Iran this month, and two more are on death row for the crime of homosexual intercourse.

On July 19, the hanging of two gay teenagers sparked international outrage. Allegedly the third execution occurred on August 16 in the city of Arak. Several European countries and the United Nations have publicly condemned Iran’s harsh punishment of gays, and some have halted extraditions of gay Iranians. The two men sentenced on death row are said to be awaiting execution on August 27.

Iranian gay rights group Homan claims the government has executed at least 4000 gays since 1979. (credit)