Who is Reza Alinejad?

Q: Who is Reza Alinejad?


A: Reza Alinejad is an Iranian who is at risk of execution for killing a man in self-defense when he was 17 years old.

Q: Why is Reza Alinejad subject of several human rights campaigns?


A: Reza Alinejad is subject of several human rights campaigns because there is evidence that his act was a self-defense and he was under age of 18 when the incident took place - his death sentence is a violation of international law which Tehran had signed.

Q: What is the status of Reza Alinejad's case?


A: Recently, Reza Alinejad's case was transferred to Tehran for Head of Judiciary Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi review.

Q: What is the incident that led to Reza Alinejad's death sentence?


A: Reza Alinejad was sentenced to death for accidentally killing a man in self-defense when he was 17 years old.

Q: Why do human rights campaigners argue against Reza Alinejad's death sentence?


A: Human rights campaigners argue against Reza Alinejad's death sentence because there is evidence that his act was a self-defense and he was under age if 18 - his death sentence is a violation of international law which Tehran had signed.

Q: Who will review Reza Alinejad's case?


A: Reza Alinejad's case will be reviewed by the Head of Judiciary Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi.

Q: When was Reza Alinejad born?


A: Reza Alinejad was born on September 21, 1985.

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