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Three Men Hanged for Drug Offences in Zanjan, Iran
Original: Article: Three Men Hanged for Drug Offences in Zanjan
Iranian authorities have executed three men in Zanjan prison on drug-related charges, according to Iran Human Rights. The Norway-based group, which documents executions in Iran, reported the hangings and has repeatedly criticised the country's extensive use of the death penalty for narcotics offences. Iran carries out more executions than any country except China, with drug cases accounting for a large share.
Why now: Executions for drug offences in Iran draw international human rights criticism and attention to the country's high execution rate.
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