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Iran executions surged in 2022 to ‘spread fear’ – report
Executions in Iran rose by 75% in 2022, with at least 582 people put to death as authorities sought to "spread fear" among protesters, campaign groups say.
The figure was the highest since 2015, according to Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and France’s Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM).
- David Gritten
- BBC
Their report is based both on official announcements and sources inside Iran.
Most of those executed were convicted of murder or drug charges, but two protesters were hanged in December.
Mohsen Shekari, 22, and…