Subject: The execution of Farzad KAMANGAR and four other political prisoners

Supreme Leader,

I am appalled by the recent execution of the teacher and trade unionist Farzad Kamangar.

 The CGT has been informed that Farzad Kamangar, toghether with four other prisoners, was executed on Sunday 9 may. Farzad Kamangar, was sentenced after a court precess, which did not meet international or Iranian standards for a fair trial.

The CGT is opposed to the death penalty and unequivocally condemns the execution. It also denounces the inhumane treatment of Farzad Kamangar’s family, who were not informed before the execution took place. On Mother’s day his mother was not even allowed to say goodbye to him.

In previous letters to you I denounced the intensification of repression against unionists and all Iranians, who do not share the views of the government. The brutal execution of Farzad Kamangar confirms the repressive nature of Iranian authorities. It is showing your government’s complete lack of respect for international obligations.

I urge you to halt any further escalation of trade union repression and human rights abuses against trade union members. The CGT will complain to the ILO Committee on Freedom of Association about this gross violation of the principals of the ILO.

 Jean-François COURBE