Death of Iranian Protester in Prison Raises Concerns over Human Rights

Javad Rouhi, a man who had been sentenced to death in Iran for his involvement in protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, has died after suffering a seizure in prison. Amini's death last year led to widespread protests calling for the overthrow of the Islamic Republic. Rouhi's body has been sent for investigation, including toxicological examinations, and steps are being taken to perform an autopsy. Iranian authorities view the protests as "riots" instigated by foreign powers and have cracked down violently, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of arrests.