Afghanistan, June 5 -- Over 80 human rights organizations have condemned the alarming rise in executions of Afghan citizens in Iran, urging immediate international intervention.
More than 80 human rights organizations have jointly expressed deep concern over a threefold increase in the execution of Afghan nationals in Iran. In a recent statement, they have called for an immediate halt to this alarming trend.
According to reports, at least 80 Afghan citizens were executed in Iran in 2024, a significant rise compared to only 25 executions reported in 2023. This surge highlights a sharp increase in capital punishment targeting this vulnerable group.
The trend has continued into the first five months of 2025, during which 32 Afghan detainees...