October 1, 2026 — In a significant joint intervention at the UN Human Rights Council, 46 States condemned Iran’s continued and escalating use of the death penalty, expressing particular concern over the execution of protesters and the sentencing of others to death following Iran’s brutal crackdown on dissent. The statement, delivered by Liechtenstein during the […] The post 46 States Condemn Iran’s Escalating Use of the Death Penalty at UN Human Rights Council appeared first on Center for Human Rights in Iran.
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46 States Condemn Iran’s Escalating Use of the Death Penalty at UN Human Rights Council
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October 1, 2026
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On October 1, 2026, 46 states condemned Iran's increasing use of the death penalty at the UN Human Rights Council, particularly highlighting concerns over the execution of protesters amid a crackdown on dissent. This joint statement was delivered by Liechtenstein, reflecting international disapproval of Iran's human rights practices.
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