Amnesty International warned; The number of executions in Iran has increased dramatically in 2023

Amnesty International's report indicates an alarming increase in the number of executions in Iran in 2023.

More than half of these executions were carried out due to drugs, and this shows the disproportionate impact of Iran's anti-drug policies on marginalized communities.

Amnesty International claims that the Iranian authorities use the death penalty as a tool to suppress dissidents and ethnic minorities, and has therefore called for a stronger global response.

The increase in the number of executions in 2023 is related to changes in Iran's presidency and judiciary.

The Iranian government does not release detailed information on the number of executions, but according to Amnesty International reports, the actual number of executions may be higher than the reported figures.

This is despite the fact that in the past year, Iran has handed over several Afghan citizens to the noose on various charges, including drugs and murder.