Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed grave concern over the sharp rise in executions in Iran, c ...

GENEVA, Aug 5 (Reuters) - At least 56 people have been executed in Iran on national security-related charges since March 19, including 27 in cases linked to protests at the start…

GENEVA: UN rights chief Volker Turk said Wednesday he was “alarmed” by the surge in executions in Iran since March, with the death penalty being used by Tehran to “instil fear.”…

Alarmed by the situation in Iran, UN rights chief Volker Turk highlighted the alarming execution rates, with over fifty-six individuals condemned on security charges since March.…