June 2023
Execution of 142 People in Iran in One Month; Human Rights Organization: Unprecedented
Iran has executed at least 142 people in May alone, marking a significant increase in state-sanctioned killings as part of a crackdown on dissent. Human…
Joint Statement by a Group of Human Rights Organizations: The Time for Silence and Cautious Diplomacy is Over
A coalition of human rights organizations has issued a statement calling for immediate global action against the rising wave of executions in Iran, particularly targeting…
Amnesty International: Drug-related Executions in Iran Have Tripled
Amnesty International reports that drug-related executions in Iran have tripled this year, with 173 executions since January. The organization criticizes the lack of fair trials…
Holding 'Qasameh' Against a Murder Suspect; Hossein Raeisi, Lawyer: 'It is Systematic Revenge'
The article discusses the controversial practice of 'Qasameh' in Iranian courts, where relatives of a murder victim swear against a suspect without evidence. Lawyers criticize…
Unprecedented Increase in Executions in Iran; Islamic Republic Executed 142 People in One Month
Iran has seen a record number of executions, with 142 people executed in one month, primarily for drug-related offenses. Human rights organizations are calling for…