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Coverage dated March 4, 2024

Iran executed 834 people last year, highest since 2015: rights groups

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Iran executed a "staggering" total of at least 834 people last year, the highest number since 2015 as capital punishment surged in the Islamic republic,

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  1. Digital Journal

    Iran executed 834 people last year, highest since 2015: rights groups (opens Digital Journal)

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    Iran executed a "staggering" total of at least 834 people last year, the highest number since 2015 as capital punishment surged in the Islamic republic,

  2. Al-Monitor

    Iran executions highest since 2015: rights groups (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Iran executed at least 834 people last year, the highest number since 2015, as capital punishment in the Islamic republic surged to a "staggering" level, human rights groups said on Tuesday.The number of executions, which Iran has always carried out by hanging in recent years, was up some 43 percent…

  3. Voice of America

    Iran Executions Highest Since 2015, Rights Groups Say (opens Voice of America)

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    The number of executions, which Iran has carried out by hanging in recent years, was up about 43% from 2022, to at least 834 people

  4. Al Jazeera

    Executions in Iran hit 8-year high in 2023 (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Use of the death penalty surged by 43 percent following huge protests prompted by Mahsa Amini’s death.

  5. France 24

    Iran executed ‘staggering total’ of 834 people last year, say rights groups (opens France 24)

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    Iran executed a "staggering" total of at least 834 people last year, the highest number since 2015 as capital punishment surged in the Islamic republic, two rights groups said Tuesday.

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