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Scaffolding is set up for a public execution in Karaj, Iran
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Attempt to stop executions exposes simmering unrest in Iran

Iranians tried to stop the public execution of two protesters, a rare act of defiance despite Tehran's widening crackdown.

Oliver Mizzi
29 July, 2026
Scaffolding is set up for a public execution in Karaj, Iran
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Iran executes man at scene of alleged murders

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
21 August, 2025
Protest held in Toronto against executions in Iran
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Iran executes two people over death of police officer

The New Arab Staff
14 July, 2023
Afghanistan
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Taliban carry out second public execution since takeover

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 June, 2023
Iran
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Rights group denounce 'medieval' public execution in Iran

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 May, 2023
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Iran protests: The world must take action against executions

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Kourosh Ziabari

14 December, 2022
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Taliban publicly execute man accused of murder

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 December, 2022
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Taliban orders floggings of three women and eleven men

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 November, 2022
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Taliban orders punishments like public executions, flogging

The New Arab Staff
15 November, 2022
Preparations for execution in Iran
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Rights groups denounce 'execution spree' in Iran

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
27 July, 2022
Egypt
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Egypt calls for femicide execution to be broadcast live

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
24 July, 2022
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North Korea
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North Korea tries to suppress information on executions

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 December, 2021
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IS executes six boys, flogs three over football

The New Arab
24 September, 2016
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Authorities to carry out public executions in Hamas-run Gaza

The New Arab & agencies
22 May, 2016