Human Rights Watch warns of rising executions in Iran

Human Rights Watch has expressed concern over the increasing number of executions in Iran, reporting that the Islamic Republic has executed nearly 90 people since the country’s presidential election.

According to a report released by Human Rights Watch on Sunday, August 25, the Islamic Republic of Iran has executed 87 individuals, including two Afghan nationals, since the presidential election.

The report highlights that Iran has resorted to mass executions, with 29 people executed on August 7 of this year alone in two Iranian prisons.

The victims had previously been accused by Iranian judicial authorities of “premeditated murder,” drug-related offenses, and “sexual assault.”

The Islamic Republic of Iran has been identified as a major human rights violator, not only persistently pursuing capital punishment despite international reactions but also using it to suppress public protests within the country.

This alarming escalation in executions underscores a troubling trend of increasing state violence and repression. The use of the death penalty in Iran reflects broader issues within the country’s human rights practices, raising serious concerns among international communities and human rights organizations.

As the international community grapples with these revelations, there is a growing call for diplomatic pressure and advocacy to address the human rights abuses in Iran. Efforts to engage with Iranian authorities and push for legal reforms are crucial in preventing further violations and protecting fundamental human rights.

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