Iran 2022 executions surged by 75% in bid to 'spread fear'
Rights groups said that Iran carried out at least 582 executions in 2022 - the highest since 2015, amid an increase in capital punishment which was prompted by the Mahsa Amini protests and a crackdown on those accused of drug-related offences.
Sunni Muslim Baluch Majidreza Rahnavard Mahmood Amiry Moghaddam Raphael Chenuil Hazan United Nations Office For Drugs Norway Based Iran Human Rights
Source: newarab.com