UN Reports Over 900 Executed in Iran in 2024, Marking Alarming Increase
- The UN reported that at least 901 people were executed in Iran in 2024, marking the highest number in nearly a decade, with many executed for drug-related offenses and political reasons.
- Human rights officials noted that 31 women were executed in 2024, the highest number in 15 years, with some convicted of murdering their husbands after defending against assaults.
- The UN Human Rights Chief urged Iran to halt all executions and ultimately abolish the death penalty, citing concerns over transparency and the risk of executing innocent individuals.
- Activists reported that Iran accounted for nearly 75 percent of all executions globally in 2023, excluding data from China, which is classified.
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