Human rights crisis and executions in Iran
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UN human rights chief warns of rising executions in Iran
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At least 56 people have been executed in Iran on national security-related charges since March 19.
Since March 19, at least 56 people have been executed in Iran on national security-related charges. Of these individuals, 27 were reportedly involved in cases linked to protests held earlier this year.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, voiced alarm over the rise in executions and death sentences. He stated that capital punishment was being used to instill fear among the population and suppress dissent, while also raising concerns regarding persistent violations of due process and fair-trial guarantees.
Reports indicate that some executions were carried out in public and others occurred only weeks after arrest. Furthermore, it has been alleged that confessions were obtained through torture and ill-treatment, including instances where 12 defendants received death sentences following a single three-hour closed-door hearing. More than 100 others currently face the risk of execution on national security-related charges.