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Iran: the country executes 16 people in one day amid surge in death penalties

According to a report by the Iran Human Rights Organization, the death sentences of 13 men and one woman were carried out on Wednesday at Karaj Central Prison. On the same day, two other prisoners were also executed at Urmia Central Prison.

Source: IranWire (11/10/2024)