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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......

Sharp rise in executions in Iran sparks international concern

Iran has carried out at least 841 executions since the beginning of 2025, marking a sharp increase compared to previous years, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights reported on Friday. In July alone, 100 people were executed, more than double the number recorded in the same month last......

Saudi Arabia executes 17 people in three days amid growing criticism

Saudi Arabia has executed 17 individuals over the past three days, including two Saudis for "terrorism" on Monday and seven foreigners for drug trafficking on Sunday, according to an AFP tally based on official announcements. So far in 2025, the kingdom has carried out 239 executions, 161......

Saudi Arabia executes eight people in one day

Saudi Arabia carried out the execution of eight individuals in a single day, according to state media reports, highlighting the kingdom's increasing use of capital punishment, especially for drug-related offenses. The official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that four Somali nationals and three......

Surge in 'Revenge on Society Crimes' Leads to Executions in China

China has executed two men for committing deadly "revenge on society crimes" that resulted in numerous deaths in November, raising concerns over an increase in such attacks. Fan Weiqu, 62, was executed for ramming his car into a crowd outside a sports stadium in Zhuhai, southern China, killing......

Iran's Female Executions Hit Historic High Amid Growing Human Rights Concerns

Iran's execution of women reached an unprecedented level in 2024, with 31 women put to death, according to a recent report by Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR). This marks the highest number of female executions since the organization began tracking such data in 2008. The report reveals a disturbing......