July 4, 2023 3:19 PM

Human Rights Group Reports Execution of at Least 354 Individuals in Iran during the First Half of 2023

According to Norway-based  Iran Human Rights, at least 354 individuals, including six women, were executed in Iran during the first six months of 2023. This marks a significant increase compared to the same period last year, with 261 executions recorded in 2022 and 121 in 2021. Out of the total executions, 206 individuals were put to death for drug-related charges, indicating a 126% rise compared to the same period in 2022 when 91 were executed on similar charges. This upward t...