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📋 Human Rights Brief — November 2, 2026 🔴

Iran executed two political prisoners amid ongoing crackdown on dissent.

Iran executed two political prisoners, including Kurdish activist Zanyar Moradi, on charges related to national security.
Authorities have intensified arrests of women protesting mandatory hijab laws, with hundreds detained recently.
Human rights organizations are calling for international intervention as violence against dissenters rises.

Why it matters: These actions reflect a significant deterioration in human rights conditions in Iran, raising concerns among international observers and policymakers.

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