19 Jul 2022 | 04:40 AM UTC
Iran: Activists plan to protest outside Swedish embassy in Tehran July 19
Activists plan to protest outside Swedish embassy in Tehran, Iran, July 19. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to protest outside the Embassy of Sweden in Tehran from 16:00 July 19 to denounce the Swedish court's life sentence for former Iranian official Hamid Nouri. Protesters claim that the verdict is politically motivated. Dozens to a hundred individuals could attend the demonstration.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the Embassy of Sweden through the evening of July 19. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.
Context
The Swedish court sentenced Nouri to life imprisonment July 14 for his reported involvement in the executions of thousands of Iranian political prisoners in 1988. He was working as a deputy prosecutor at Gohardasht Prison near Tehran during that time. Nouri has denied the charges and will likely appeal the verdict.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time if traveling through the affected area July 19.
