Paris, France, Dec 17, 2025 (AFP) - Iran boxer sentenced to death at 'imminent' risk of execution: rights groups

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2025-12-17

An Iranian boxer sentenced to death on charges of membership of an outlawed group is at imminent risk of execution after his request for a retrial was rejected, rights groups and the exiled opposition said on Wednesday. The World Boxing Council and sporting luminaries including former tennis star Martina Navratilova have called on Iran to spare the life of Mohammad Javad Vafaei-Sani, 30, a silver medallist in the national boxing championship. Vaf......

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