It reflects on the difficulties diaspora activists face: while operating abroad they may have residence or citizenship in one country but remain vulnerable to the influence or retaliation of their country-of-origin. It underscores issues of legal fairness, consular access, treatment of detainees, and due-process internationally. Jamshid Sharmahd was an German-national and U.S. resident who engaged in opposition media and activism aimed at the regime. He was abducted abroad, tried under law in a process criticised by human-rights groups, sentenced to death and executed in 2024.
