Keywords: Executions


Iran executes two men over alleged espionage links

Authorities in Iran have carried out the execution of two men convicted of alleged ties to Mossad, according to official judicial sources. The executions took place amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing security concerns. The two individuals were accused of being part of an espionage network......

Iran executes fifth political prisoner in four days amid secrecy and rights outcry

Iran carried out the executions of at least five political prisoners over four days ending Thursday, conducting each without notifying families or legal counsel, according to the country's own judicial news agency and international human rights organizations. On Monday, March 30, authorities hanged......

China executes four leaders of Myanmar-based criminal gangs

Chinese authorities have executed four senior figures linked to criminal gangs operating in northern Myanmar, according to state media reports released on Monday. The individuals were convicted of a series of serious crimes, including intentional homicide, large-scale telecom fraud, and drug trafficking.......

White House says Iran halted 800 planned executions amid diplomatic pressure

The White House stated on Thursday that Iran has suspended approximately 800 executions of protesters that were reportedly scheduled for Wednesday, following intense diplomatic efforts by Gulf allies aimed at preventing a further escalation of tensions. Speaking at a press briefing, White House spokesperson......

Iran's justice chief demands swift executions amid deadly protests

Iran's judicial leader has called for accelerated trials and executions of protesters as antigovernment demonstrations sweep the country, claiming at least 2,615 lives according to human rights monitors. This marks the bloodiest political violence in the Islamic Republic's 47-year history, drawing......

Iran's justice chief vows swift trials and executions for protesters

Iran's judiciary head announced Wednesday that expedited trials and potential executions will continue for thousands of detained protesters from nationwide unrest, directly defying President Donald Trump's warning of "very tough measures" if the Islamic Republic hangs dissidents. Gholamhossein......

Russian commanders accused of killing their own soldiers

A New York Times investigation published on December 31 uncovers a pattern of severe abuse within the Russian military, where commanders systematically mistreat, extort, and even orchestrate the deaths of their troops to sustain frontline numbers in Ukraine. Drawing from over 6,000 confidential complaints......

Ukraine reports intercepted orders to execute prisoners of war

Ukrainian military officials say intercepted communications show Russian commanders issuing direct orders to execute Ukrainian prisoners of war along multiple front line sectors. The claims point to a pattern of conduct rather than isolated battlefield abuses, according to senior Ukrainian officers and......

Iran executes six people convicted of “terrorism”

Iran announced on Saturday that it had executed six members of a group found guilty of carrying out “terrorist” attacks in the country’s main oil-producing region, Khuzestan. According to the judiciary’s official website Mizan, “the death sentence against six separatist......