Almost three-quarters of the recorded executions were carried out in Iran alone. In the US, meanwhile, executions rose for the second consecutive year. But a record low number of countries, 16, executed people in 2023.
On the first anniversary of his cousin's execution, Mohammad Hashemi is calling for an end to capital punishment in Iran, as experts warn that Tehran is using the measure to "repress dissent" following the large-scale protests.
More than 800 people executed in Iran last year in bid to repress dissent sbs.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sbs.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.