Iran Criticized for Flogging Man Convicted for Drinking Alcohol as a Teen

Iran Criticized for Flogging Man Convicted for Drinking Alcohol as a Teen
Amnesty International is accusing Iran of perpetrating a “shocking disregard for basic humanity” after a man was publicly flogged. Amnesty International
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Amnesty International is accusing Iran’s justice system of showing a “shocking disregard for basic humanity” by publicly flogging a man because 10 years ago he drank alcohol at a wedding.

The man, who was identified only as M.R., got 80 lashes in Kashmar on Tuesday, the human rights organization stated on Wednesday.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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