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UN Condemns Iran's Execution of 36

Aug 13, 2024, 10:41 AM

The United Nations has expressed significant concern over a series of executions reportedly carried out by Iranian authorities. According to reports, 36 individuals were executed over the course of two days, prompting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk to describe the number as 'alarmingly high.' The UN human rights office has decried the actions, emphasizing the severity of the situation in Iran.