Iran raised execution numbers drastically in 2022 to hold onto power - report
At least 582 people were executed, including four for allegedly spying for Israel, in 2022
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL
The Islamic Republic of Iran increased its execution rate by 75% in 2022 compared to 2021 with a view toward spreading fear among a restive Iranian population that has staged protests against Tehran's rulers, according to a new report by the Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and France's Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM).
The report noted that “At least 582 people were executed, an increase of 75% compared to 2021. In 2022, Iran’s authorities demonstrated how crucial the death penalty is to instill societal fear in order to hold onto power. Weeks into the nationwide ‘Woman-Life-Freedom’ protests, triggered by the state killing of Jina (Mahsa) Amini on 16 September 2022,6 hundreds of protesters were facing show trials at the Revolutionary Courts, many with charges punishable by death.”
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At least 582 people were executed, including four for allegedly spying for Israel, in 2022
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL
The Islamic Republic of Iran increased its execution rate by 75% in 2022 compared to 2021 with a view toward spreading fear among a restive Iranian population that has staged protests against Tehran's rulers, according to a new report by the Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and France's Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM).
The report noted that “At least 582 people were executed, an increase of 75% compared to 2021. In 2022, Iran’s authorities demonstrated how crucial the death penalty is to instill societal fear in order to hold onto power. Weeks into the nationwide ‘Woman-Life-Freedom’ protests, triggered by the state killing of Jina (Mahsa) Amini on 16 September 2022,6 hundreds of protesters were facing show trials at the Revolutionary Courts, many with charges punishable by death.”
more.............. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-739318