Iran executed 975 people in ‘horrifying’ 2024 escalation: rights groups

Iran executed at least 975 people in 2024, marking a 17 percent increase from the previous year, with four public hangings and 31 women among those put to death. The Islamic republic was accused of using the death penalty as a tool of political oppression, targeting dissidents and those involved in protests. Executions, including those related to nationwide protests, continued in 2024, with at least 121 carried out this year so far.

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