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"There is a proverb [in Persian] that goes innocently to the gallows, but doesnt go to the top. But its a lie. We are seeing that everything was a lie."
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Navid Afkari"If I am executed, everyone should know that in the 21st century, with all the costs and mechanisms for human rights such as the UN, the Security Council and etc., an innocent person tried and fought with all his might to make his voice heard. But he was executed."
Navid Afkari Sangari was an Iranian wrestler who was sentenced to death and executed in Shiraz after being accused and convicted of murdering a security guard during the 2018 Iranian protests; sources from outside Iran also cited convictions on other charges related to Afkari's participation in the protests, while Iranian sources denied that the case had any connection to the protests. Afkari had
"There is a proverb [in Persian] that goes innocently to the gallows, but doesnt go to the top. But its a lie. We are seeing that everything was a lie."
"There is not one shred of evidence in this damned case that shows I’m guilty. But they don’t want to listen to us. I realised they are looking for a neck for their rope."
"We have no tribune, no money and no party. The only power we have is the energy and voice of the freedom-loving people of the world"
"The evidence is there if the court wants to investigate [the acts of torture]."
"I want every free and right-seeking person, regardless of their opinion and profession, to be the voice of me and my family. Because human dignity has no meaning except by supporting the right and justice"