Iran executions reach 8-year high in 2023, with more than half for drug-related crimes: Report
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USA TODAY - For more and to sign up click here Sarah Fortinsky Iran executed 853 people in 2023 – the highest number on record since 2015, according to a new report in Amnesty International. The surge in executions comes as Iran continues what Amnesty calls Iran’s “war on drugs.” In 2023, more than half – 481 – of the total executions were for drug-related offenses. The mass deployment of the death penalty comes…
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