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Iran executed record 834 people last year, according to rights groups

Iran executed a "appaling" total of at least 834 people last year, the highest number since 2015 as capital punishment surged in the Islamic republic, rights groups said Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

Executions in Iran hit 8-year high in 2023

Use of the death penalty surged by 43 percent following huge protests prompted by Mahsa Amini’s death.

Al Jazeera

Iran Executed 834 People Last Year, Highest Since 2015: Rights Groups

Iran executed a "staggering" total of at least 834 people last year, the highest number since 2015 as capital punishment surged in the Islamic republic, two rights groups said Tuesday.

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Iran executed ‘staggering total’ of 834 people last year, say rights groups

Iran executed a "staggering" total of at least 834 people last year, the highest number since 2015 as capital punishment surged in the Islamic republic, two rights groups said Tuesday.

France 24

IAEA Meeting Begins With West Avoiding Confrontation On Iran

IAEA meeting addresses concerns over Iran's nuclear activities, with Western nations opting for diplomatic discussions. The outcome could impact the nuclea...

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Low turnout as conservatives dominate Iran parliamentary election

Elections were the first since nationwide protests broke out in 2022 over the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.

Al Jazeera

Iranian Hard-Liners Dominate Low-Turnout Parliamentary Elections

Iranian hard-liners maintain control of parliament in low-turnout election, raising concerns over diversity and voter engagement.

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Middle East Conflict: 1 Killed, 7 Wounded In Missile Attack Targeting Israel's Galilee

It's Day 150 of the Israel-Hamas war – the warring sides appear to be in a deadlock as the international community calls for an immediate halt to the fighting, and over in northern Israel, one person was killed and several others wounded following a missile attack that targeted Galilee.

International Business Times

Iran, Sudan and the war we didn't notice

A proxy war between Iran and the West unfolds in one of Africa's poorest countries — and there's no good outcome

Salon

Conservatives dominate Iran’s parliament, assembly elections

Preliminary indications put voter turnout at around 40 percent, the lowest levels since the country’s 1979 revolution.

Al Jazeera

Iran election turnout drops to 41% as reformists criticise poll

Conservatives expected to remain firmly in charge after parts of media claim ‘election boycott campaign’ has failed

The Guardian - UK

Iran Counts Ballots In Vote Seen Favouring Conservatives

Iran began counting ballots on Saturday after a vote for parliament and a key clerical body, with local media estimating a low turnout and conservatives expected to dominate.

International Business Times

Iran's Legislative Elections Underway With Record Low Voter Turnout

Iran's legislative elections are underway with record low voter turnout, reflecting public disillusionment.

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Iranian singer ‘sentenced to jail’ over Mahsa Amini protest anthem

Shervin Hajipour says he was sentenced to more than three years in prison for ‘inciting people to riot’.

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Reason

Record Low Turnout in Iran as Voters Lose Faith in Elections

Iran’s leaders wanted to show the world a high voter turnout. Instead, people stayed home for the "sham" elections.

The Guardian - UK

Iranian singer given three years in jail for song about Mahsa Amini protests

Shervin Hajipour sentenced for ‘inciting and provoking people to riot to disturb national security’

The Guardian - UK

Iran election: turnout sinks to record low as polls close

Extending polling hours fails to boost turnout beyond previous low from 2020 election, strengthening claims people are rejecting the regime by staying at home

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Iranians Vote In Crucial Election With Conservative Grip At Stake

Iranians are voting in crucial elections that could impact the country's future and strengthen conservative influence.

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Iranian Singer Sentenced To Prison Over Protest Anthem

Iranian singer Shervin Hajipour sentenced to over 3 years in prison for protest anthem, faces travel ban and forced song creation. Center for Human Rights ...

Al Jazeera

Iran Revolutionary Guard member and two others killed in attack in Syria

Iranian media reports say IRGC member Reza Zarei was killed in a suspected Israeli attack in the port city of Baniyas.

Al Jazeera

Iranians vote in legislative, key assembly polls amid economic concerns

Conservative and hardline candidates are expected to win a majority as surveys indicate a low voter turnout.

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Iran Holds First Parliamentary Election Amid Low Voter Turnout

Iran's parliamentary election aftermath amid low turnout, conservative dominance, and economic struggles.

International Business Times

Iranians Vote In Elections As Conservatives Expected To Dominate

Iranians voted on Friday in elections for parliament and a key clerical body, amid fears of a low turnout and with conservatives expected to tighten their grip on power.

The Guardian - UK

Iranians expected to shun first election since death of Mahsa Amini

Turnout of 38.5% or less predicted despite moves to make voting easier and allow more candidates

France 24

Iran begins voting as conservatives expected to dominate

Polling stations in Iran opened Friday for voting to select members of parliament and a key clerical body, amid fears of a low turnout and with conservatives expected to tighten their grip on power.

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