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46 States Condemn Iran's Escalating Use of Death Penalty at UN
Original: 46 States Condemn Iran’s Escalating Use of the Death Penalty at UN Human Rights Council
Forty-six countries have issued a joint condemnation of Iran's escalating use of the death penalty, speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The statement criticises a sharp rise in executions in Iran and calls on Tehran to halt the practice. Rights groups say the joint declaration highlights growing international pressure over Iran's judicial practices and treatment of detainees.
Why now: A large cross-regional group of states publicly rebuking Iran's execution record at the Human Rights Council is a significant diplomatic development drawing attention to Iran's rising execution numbers.
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- 46 States Condemn Iran’s Escalating Use of the Death Penalty at UN Human Rights Council · Center for Human Rights in Iran
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