At least 209 people were executed in the country since January 1, primarily for drug-related offences, but a UN statement said the actual number is likely much higher
GENEVA — United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk said on Tuesday that Iran has executed a"frighteningly" high number of people this year, rising to more than ten per week on average.
"On average so far this year, over ten people are put to death each week in Iran, making it one of the world’s highest executors,” said Mr Turk. Iran on Monday hanged two men on charges of spreading blasphemy on social media, prompting US condemnation and accusations from Amnesty International that the Islamic Republic has reached a"new low" in a spree of executions.
The UN said at least 45 people, including 22 from the Baluch minority, were executed in the last 14 days alone. Most were executed for drug-related charges.
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