21 individuals, including a woman, were executed in Iraq for terrorism-related charges, marking the highest number in years.

Iraq executed 21 individuals, including a woman, for terrorism-related charges, marking the highest number of executions in a single day in years. The hangings occurred in Al-Hut prison in Nassiriya, with all convicts being Iraqi nationals. Human rights groups and the United Nations have criticized the rapid trial processes and expressed concern over the mass executions within Iraq's prison system.

September 25, 2024
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