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| − | In 1980, at the age of just 20, Raisi was appointed prosecutor of the revolutionary court of Karaj, west of Tehran, and by 1988 he had been promoted deputy prosecutor of Tehran. Raisi was a member of the so-called “Death Commission”, which ordered thousands to be killed in the massacre of 1988. He then became one of four individuals selected to carry out the slaughter of imprisoned activists of the People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (PMOI). Some 30,000<ref>[https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1439984/iran-presidential-election-Ebrahim-Raisi-Hassan-Rouhani-latest Butcher' linked to 30000 deaths set to become new President of Iran], Express, UK, May 23, 2021. ''THE mastermind behind the massacre of 30000 dissidents has emerged as the regime's favourite to win next month's presidential.''</ref> men, women and children held in prisons all over Iran were lined up against the wall and shot within just a few months, say those battling to oust the regime.<ref>https://amp.news.com.au/world/middle-east/horror-acts-of-irans-next-president-ebrahim-the-butcher-raisi/news-story/47fe66081ede923244af732a3bcd6926</ref> | + | In 1980, at the age of just 20, Raisi was appointed prosecutor of the revolutionary court of Karaj, west of Tehran, and by 1988 he had been promoted deputy prosecutor of Tehran. Raisi was a member of the so-called “Death Commission”, which ordered thousands to be killed in the massacre of 1988. He then became one of four individuals selected to carry out the slaughter of imprisoned activists of the People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (PMOI). Some 30,000<ref>[https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1439984/iran-presidential-election-Ebrahim-Raisi-Hassan-Rouhani-latest Butcher' linked to 30000 deaths set to become new President of Iran], Express, UK, May 23, 2021. ''THE mastermind behind the massacre of 30000 dissidents has emerged as the regime's favourite to win next month's presidential.''</ref> men, women and children held in prisons all over Iran were lined up against the wall and shot within just a few months, say those battling to oust the regime.<ref>[https://amp.news.com.au/world/middle-east/horror-acts-of-irans-next-president-ebrahim-the-butcher-raisi/news-story/47fe66081ede923244af732a3bcd6926 Horror acts of Iran’s ‘next president’ Ebrahim ‘The Butcher’ Raisi] J Lockett, The Sun, June 19, 2021</ref> |
The ''Butcher of Tehran'' has also led torturing pregnant women and ordered despicable mass-executions.<ref name=fr24/>. | The ''Butcher of Tehran'' has also led torturing pregnant women and ordered despicable mass-executions.<ref name=fr24/>. | ||
Revision as of 23:24, June 21, 2021
Ebrahim Raisi became president of Iran in June 2021. Prior to becoming president, Raisi was the head of Iran’s judiciary. He is known among the populace as The Butcher.[2]
He is more radical than the other radicals.
Early career
In 1980, at the age of just 20, Raisi was appointed prosecutor of the revolutionary court of Karaj, west of Tehran, and by 1988 he had been promoted deputy prosecutor of Tehran. Raisi was a member of the so-called “Death Commission”, which ordered thousands to be killed in the massacre of 1988. He then became one of four individuals selected to carry out the slaughter of imprisoned activists of the People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (PMOI). Some 30,000[3] men, women and children held in prisons all over Iran were lined up against the wall and shot within just a few months, say those battling to oust the regime.[4]
The Butcher of Tehran has also led torturing pregnant women and ordered despicable mass-executions.[2].
Presidency
In June, 2021, Raisi was "elected" as President, helped by a very low turnout. [5] [6]
References
- ↑ 'Hard-line judiciary head wins Iran presidency in low turnout.' J Gambrell, AP, June, 20, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Iran elects new President Ebrahim ‘The Butcher’ Raisi who tortured pregnant women and ordered despicable mass executions Fr24 News, June 20, 2021
- ↑ Butcher' linked to 30000 deaths set to become new President of Iran, Express, UK, May 23, 2021. THE mastermind behind the massacre of 30000 dissidents has emerged as the regime's favourite to win next month's presidential.
- ↑ Horror acts of Iran’s ‘next president’ Ebrahim ‘The Butcher’ Raisi J Lockett, The Sun, June 19, 2021
- ↑ The Times view on Ebrahim Raisi: The Butcher of Tehran The Times, June 21, 2021
- ↑ Low voter turnout sees 'Butcher of Tehran' named next Iranian president Amnesty International decries results in Iranian elections, says ultraconservative Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi should be investigated for alleged crimes against humanity. FM Lapid: Raisi's election should prompt renewed determination to immediately halt Iran's nuclear program and put an end to its destructive regional ambitions. By Daniel Siryoti, Dean Shmuel Elmas and News Agencies, Israel Hayom, 06-20-2021