From Execution to Medieval Torture: "Iran's Mandela", Ayatollah Boroujerdi
by Majid Rafizadeh
March 13, 2017 at 4:00 am
https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/10027/iran-ayatollah-boroujerdi Comment
Ayatollah Boroujerdi has long advocated for the abolishing of "execution, and cruel, inhumane, and degrading punishments; such as torture, stoning and whipping. He rejected anti-Semitism and advocated religious freedom. He established charities and welfare centers to help the poor and assist victims of natural disasters. He condemned personal financial gain from religious activities.
His prison sentence was recently completed. It is critical to point out that Boroujerdi is still nowhere near free.
"He is said to have been beaten, thrown against a wall, and had cold water thrown on him when he was sleeping. He suffers from a heart condition, pulmonary issues, diabetes, severe problems with his eyes including untreated cataracts, and kidney stones. His legs are swollen which makes it very difficult for him to walk. His hands also shake as a result of his Parkinson's disease. While in detention, he has not been receiving necessary medical treatment..." – Amnesty International.
