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Iran's Executions Surge 6% in 2024, UN Condemns

5/29/2025

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In a shocking escalation, Iran executed at least 901 people in 2024, a 6% rise from the previous year. Among those executed were three accused of espionage for Israel. The UN has condemned this alarming trend, with High Commissioner Volker Turk describing the situation as "deeply disturbing," urging Iran to confront its troubling human rights record.

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In a shocking escalation, Iran executed at least 901 people in 2024, a 6% rise from the previous year. Among those executed were three accused of espionage for Israel. The UN has condemned this alarming trend, with High Commissioner Volker Turk describing the situation as "deeply disturbing," urging Iran to confront its troubling human rights record.