Iranian executions up by 43% since last year, most unannounced

Iran's Human Rights NGOs reported 834 executions in 2023, with only 15% officially announced, sparking concerns about transparency.

PROTESTERS DEMONSTRATE in front of Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate in August 2016 against the execution by Iran of up to 20 Kurds suspected of attacking security forces.

(photo credit: HANNIBAL HANSCHKE/REUTERS)

ByOHAD MERLIN

MARCH 7, 2024 18:28

Updated: MARCH 7, 2024 20:40

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