UN alarmed by Iran execution surge, says death penalty used to 'instill fear'
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Key context: The UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Turk says that executions are used to "instil fear among the population and suppress dissent". This development from abc.net.au highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
The UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Turk says that executions are used to "instil fear among the population and suppress dissent".
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