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Iran executes man convicted over shooting at police in protests
Original: Iran says it executed man convicted of firing military-grade weapon at cops during January protests
Iran has executed a man convicted of firing a military-grade weapon at police during protests in January, state officials said. The announcement underscores the Islamic Republic's harsh response to unrest, with authorities carrying out death sentences against demonstrators and others involved in the protest movement. Rights groups have repeatedly criticized Iran's use of capital punishment against protesters, calling the trials flawed and the sentences politically motivated.
Why now: Iran's execution of protesters remains a flashpoint in international criticism of the government's crackdown
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- Iran says it executed man convicted of firing military-grade weapon at cops during January protests · timesofisrael.com
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