The head of Iran's judiciary has issued an order that no executions be carried out in public without his permission. Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahrudi also banned the publication of photographs or films of executions.
Correspondents say it appears Ayatollah Shahrudi wants to lower the profile of executions as Iran has been widely criticised by Western countries and international organisations.
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This is important because it shows that even though most Americans think that Iranians are inhumane, but this proves that they are trying to limit the executions in public. Hopefully, this will allow some tensions to decrease.
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Thursday, January 31, 2008
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