Pakistan, Aug. 5 -- A human rights group has reported that Iran executed 96 prisoners during July. Among those executed were five Afghan nationals. The executions took place in various prisons across the country. The organization did not reveal the names of the Afghan citizens. Iranian officials also did not share the charges against them.

The report has raised fresh concerns about Iran's justice system. Human rights activists say executions in Iran often lack transparency. Trials are frequently held behind closed doors. Families of the accused are often not informed in advance. The Afghan government has not issued a statement yet.

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