UN expresses alarm over increase in Iran executions since March
Most outlets reported the UN rights chief’s statement expressing alarm over a surge in Iran executions since March, quoting his concern that the death penalty is being used to “instil fear.” The framing and wording were largely uniform across the excerpts provided.
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UN 'alarmed' by surge in Iran executions since March
UN rights chief Volker Turk said Wednesday he was "alarmed" by the surge in executions in Iran since March, with the death penalty being used by Tehran to "instil fear".
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UN ‘alarmed’ by surge in Iran executions since March
GENEVA: UN rights chief Volker Turk said Wednesday he was “alarmed” by the surge in executions in Iran since March, with the death penalty being used by Tehran to “instil fear.” “Since March 19, 2026, at least 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 individuals in cases linked to protests at the start of the year,” Turk said in a statement. “Over 100 othe...
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