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Iran executed at least 1,639 people last year, the highest number recorded there since 1989, two non-governmental organisations say.

The total represents an increase of 68% compared to 2024, when 975 executions were recorded, according to a report by Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and Paris-based Together Against the Death Penalty (EPCM).

Most of those hanged were convicted of drug-related offences or murder, they say. But at least 57 were convicted of security-related charges, including two protesters.

The NGOs warn that Iranian authorities could use executions even more extensively this year in the wake of January's protests and the war against the US and Israel.

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[–] AbsolutelyNotAVelociraptor@piefed.social 4 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

That's the point. Looks like people are willing to bait others into saying that Iran did nothing wrong. The Iranian regime is on par with the worst dictatorships in the world. We can say that both countries are shitholes right now.

[–] Eldritch@piefed.world 4 points 3 hours ago

Absolutely. Though I don't know that people trying to bait others into defending Iran. Rather that there are plenty unfortunately on the fediverse that genuinely will defend Iran in all its actions. Maybe I'm spoiled and it's just my perception. But generally on the fediverse thankfully trump has no defenders.