853 executions in Iran's prisons in 2023, a 48% increase, primarily for drug-related charges, according to Amnesty International.
Amnesty International reports Iran's prisons turned into "mass killing fields" with at least 853 people executed in 2023, a 48% increase from the previous year. Over half of these executions involved drug-related charges. The London-based group warns stronger international action is needed to halt the rise in executions, or thousands more could be hanged in the coming years.
April 03, 2024
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