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Three Men Hanged for Drug Offences in Iran
Original: Article: Three Men Hanged for Drug Offences in Zanjan
Three men have been executed by hanging in Zanjan prison, Iran, on drug-related charges, according to Iran Human Rights. The group says the executions add to a sharp rise in hangings for narcotics offences across the country, and has renewed calls for the international community to respond to Iran's extensive use of the death penalty for drug crimes.
Why now: Iran has been executing people for drug offences at a high rate, drawing renewed criticism from human rights groups.
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