UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March
Some have reportedly been carried out only weeks after arrest," he added. "Twelve defendants were reportedly sentenced to death following a single three-hour closed-door hearing."There was no immediate comment from the Iranian government.
- ▪Some have reportedly been carried out only weeks after arrest," he added.
- ▪"Twelve defendants were reportedly sentenced to death following a single three-hour closed-door hearing."There was no immediate comment from the Iranian government.
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UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since MarchImage source, LightRocket via Getty ImagesImage caption, Opponents of the death penalty in Iran staged a protest in London's Piccadilly Circus last weekByDavid GrittenPublished11 minutes agoThe UN human rights chief has said he is alarmed by the rise in executions in Iran, with capital punishment continuing to be used "to instil fear among the population and suppress dissent".Volker Türk said at least 56 people had been executed on national security-related charges since 19 March, including 27 in cases linked to January's nationwide anti-government protests.More than 100 others were at risk of execution on similar charges, while executions for drug-related offences were also continuing at an alarming rate, he added.Iran is…
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