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Iran Executes Hashem Rakhshani on Drug Charges
Hashem Rakhshani, 34, was executed in Zabol Prison on drug-related charges, an event not immediately announced by Iranian officials.
Background
Iran has one of the highest rates of execution globally, with drug-related offenses frequently leading to capital punishment. International human rights organizations often criticize Iran's judicial processes and the high number of executions.
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Iran Executes Prisoner on Drug-Related Charges
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condemnation of executionsnegativeShow 1 post
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There is a call to stop executions in Iran, highlighting specific cases like that of Hashem Rakhshani.
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