Rusty Shackleford

Najmeh Amini, 23, sentenced to death for blasphemy over a social media post that "insulted the prophet": "Greetings to the people of Iran. I am Najmeh Amini, 23 years old, speaking from the central prison of Mashhad. I am leaving this message for you on 18 September 2026" "I am not trying to make a hero out of myself today; I only ask one thing: be my voice. I am an innocent girl, a young person with so many hopes and dreams. I have parents who are waiting for me— a family that wakes up every morning fearing my loss." "I do not want the last remaining trace of me to be a few lines in a case file. If my voice reaches outside the prison, please do not listen to it for just a moment and then forget it!" "People, I only want justice and the opportunity to defend myself. I request that lawyers, legal scholars, human rights activists, and everyone who hears the voices of innocent people review my case file." "I request that international human rights organisations and responsible bodies at the United Nations hear my voice and investigate and follow up on the status of my case." "Remember my name; I may not be able to speak again. But as long as I am alive, I hold one hope: that before the rope marks the end of my life, I see my prosperous and free Iran" To think that some saboteurs are actively advocating for blasphemy laws in the West to prevent criticism of religious order. It starts with fines, then imprisonment, then executions. This must NEVER pass.