The UN human rights chief says the flurry of death sentences handed down following the outbreak of civil unrest in Iran amounts to “state sanctioned killing,” with executions being used to strike fear into the population and stamp out dissent.
The Oslo-based group Iran Human Rights said on Monday that at least 109 protesters now in detention have been sentenced to death or face charges that can carry capital punishment.
The UN human rights chief’s statement is the latest reprimand from the international community. The White House on Monday condemned Saturday’s executions, saying the United States stood with other countries demanding a halt to the death sentences.
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