Executions surge in Iran since cease-fire, rights groups say
Rights groups say executions in Iran have surged since the cease-fire, with many of those put to death reportedly detained during January's mass protests.The reported increase has been linked by campaigners to a wider effort by the authorities to deter people from returning to the streets.The row does not give a total number of executions or identify the people involved.The claims add to long-running concerns over Iran's use of capital punishment and its response to dissent.They also suggest the cease-fire has not eased pressure on people accused of taking part in earlier unrest.According to the rights group cited in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 19:31 LONDON
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