UN: Iran’s execution rate surges by 43% in 2023

The number of executions in Iran increased by 43 percent in 2023, compared to 2022, Javaid Rehman, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran, said, Report informs.

In his report prepared for the 55th session of the Human Rights Council, Rehman highlights that Iran saw at least 834 executions in 2023.

Reflecting on past protests, notably in 2009, 2019, and 2022, Rehman expresses alarm over the arbitrary arrests, forced disappearances, torture, rushed executions, and lack of fair trials for protesters.

He laments the regime’s failure to conduct independent and transparent investigations into various violations of citizens’ rights, emphasizing the Iranian people’s right to express opinions and assemble peacefully.

Within this 42-page report, the Special Rapporteur delves into the detention of foreign citizens and Iranians with dual citizenship, welcoming the release of at least 8 such prisoners in 2023.

The 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council commenced on February 20 and will extend until April 6.