The Iran Human Rights Organization has announced in its latest report that the Islamic Republic executed at least 166 people in October alone, including 13 Afghan citizens. This figure represents the highest number of executions in a single month in the past two decades.
In a report released yesterday, November 2, the organization stated that the Iranian government has intensified its execution practices amid rising tensions with Israel and in the context of war propaganda, targeting both Iranian and Afghan citizens.
The report indicates that this month’s executions mark a significant escalation in the use of the death penalty.
According to the report, among the 166 individuals executed in October, there were 13 Afghan citizens, six women, and one Iranian-German national. Mahmoud Amiri-Moghaddam, the director of the organization, commented that the Iranian government has begun “the most extensive executions in two decades” within its prisons, occurring under a media blackout.
These executions have been carried out in secrecy, with only 20 of the 166 recorded executions (about 12 percent) being reported by official media outlets. This lack of transparency raises serious concerns about human rights violations and the accountability of the Iranian government.
The dramatic increase in executions in Iran highlights the urgent need for international attention and intervention regarding human rights abuses in the country. As the Iranian authorities continue to suppress dissent and target vulnerable populations, the global community must take a stand to advocate for the rights of those at risk.
Moreover, this situation underscores the importance of fostering dialogue around human rights and legal reforms in Iran. It is crucial for both domestic and international actors to work towards creating a system that respects human dignity and upholds the rule of law, ensuring that such egregious violations are addressed and prevented in the future.
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