Iran Sees Surge in Executions in 2024

In 2024, Iran's execution rate surged dramatically, with at least 1,000 executions reported across 86 prisons, marking a 16% increase from the previous year. Among those executed were 34 women, seven juvenile offenders, and a significant number of Afghan nationals, reflecting a nearly 300% increase in executions of Afghans compared to 2023. The Iranian regime's actions, including public hangings and a troubling spike during the Christmas season, have drawn international condemnation and highlighted severe human rights abuses. Political prisoner Saeed Massouri reported an average of one execution every four hours, underscoring the alarming frequency of these acts. Critics, including Mrs. Rajavi, argue that the regime is resorting to executions to suppress dissent amid its deepening crises. Human rights organizations have called for urgent international intervention to address these escalating violations.