INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Iran has intensified its use of public executions and finger amputations, with approximately 250 people subjected to execution annually.Many
of these occur publicly, causing slow and painful deaths
Human rights groups also report an uptick in the use of finger amputation devices.These devices cut off fingers, often in public view
Iran ranks second in the world for executions, behind China
These range from murder to non-violent offenses like drinking alcohol.Thieves may face finger amputations, leaving only a thumb and palm
Children as young as 12 can receive death sentences, which violates international law.Rising Executions and Torture in Iran Spark Global
(Photo Internet reproduction)Additionally, torture is common in Iranian prisons
Methods include electric shocks and flogging, say human rights organizations.The National Council of Resistance of Iran highlights recent
They report at least 30 executions in the past month alone, including three women.Previously, six minors faced execution in 2018 and two
Many confess under torture before execution.Other harsh penalties like stoning for adultery still exist in Iranian law
Yet, no recent instances of stoning have been reported.A 73-year-old pilot now faces the death penalty for a third offense related to
Torture methods include intense electric shocks, described as piercing with millions of needles.BackgroundThis surge in executions and
law, often leading to harsh sentences that attract global condemnation.The rise in such extreme judicial actions may be interpreted as a
crackdown by the government to suppress dissent and instill fear.A man having his fingers removed in a guillotineCredit: ISNA.It also
mirrors a similar uptick in authoritarian measures observed in other countries with repressive regimes.Historically, Iran has been
criticized for its human rights abuses, but the recent rise seems to be a worrying escalation.International organizations like Amnesty
rights treaties to which it is a party.
