The statement marking the 107th week of the No to Execution Tuesdays’ campaign has been released.
This sustained protest initiative, carried forward through ongoing hunger strikes in 56 prisons across Iran, issues a stark warning over the escalating use of the death penalty and the increasingly dire conditions faced by political prisoners.
The release of this statement comes amid heightened concern following the January 2026 uprising, as reports point to an expansion of state repression, mass arrests, and intensified security measures across multiple regions of Iran.
Intensified Repression Following the January 2026 Uprising
According to information cited in the statement, during the January 2026 uprising security forces employed widespread and systematic violence, resulting in the killing of thousands of protesters and the arrest of tens of thousands, predominantly young people. Campaign organizers report that many detainees have been subjected to severe physical and psychological coercion aimed at extracting forced confessions.
The statement further highlights the arrest of lawyers, physicians, and healthcare workers as part of a broader policy of intimidation designed to instill fear within society. This trend is described as a clear indicator of the authorities’ growing insecurity and concern over the persistence of social resistance and public dissent.
Families as the Social Engine of the Campaign
The Week 107 statement places particular emphasis on the pivotal role played by the families of prisoners and victims in broadening the social scope of the No to Execution Tuesdays campaign. Their continued presence at protest gatherings, often holding photographs of their loved ones, has transformed opposition to executions from a symbolic protest into a powerful, human-centered, and widely shared demand.
Through sustained public engagement and the chanting of protest slogans, justice-seeking families have strengthened the collective voice against capital punishment. This opposition is no longer confined to a single case or individual prisoner but reflects a broader societal demand for an end to executions.
Slogans voiced at these gatherings include “Do Not Execute,” “No to the Death Penalty,” and “Support No to Execution Tuesdays.”
