Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); October 10, 2024: 10th October marks World Day Against the Death Penalty. In anticipation, the Islamic Republic hanged 12 people the day prior. At least 531 people including a juvenile offender and 18 women have been executed in 2024.
Iran Human Rights once again urges the international community to not remain silent about the daily executions under the shadow of war and to do everything in their power to stop the rising executions in Iran.
IHRNGO Director, Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam said: “Under the shadow of the threat of war with Israel, and taking advantage of the neglect of the media and the international community, the Islamic Republic has begun a widespread execution wave in Iranian prisons, targeting the most vulnerable individuals in society who have been sentenced to death in unjust courts. The aim of these executions is to instil fear in society and ensure the survival of the regime. We and the people of Iran today need more than ever solidarity and support from the global movement against the death penalty and the international community. The international community, especially the governments committed to human rights that have diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic, must not remain silent in the face of an execution every five hours in Iran.” For more information, Click here.
