Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported on Friday that a staggering 133 death sentences were carried out in the last month. The detailed findings, released through HRANA’s media platform, underscore serious challenges in human rights protection within the country.

According to the report, during the month of Aban according to the Persian calendar (October 23 – November 21), HRANA documented several executions and confirmations of death sentences. Among the cases highlighted was the execution of Jamshid Sharmehed, a dual Iranian-German citizen previously convicted of “corruption on earth.”

In a statement on Wednesday, Nahid Naghshbandi, acting Iran researcher at HRW, condemned the Iranian judiciary for issuing a substantial number of new death sentences in recent weeks. Naghshbandi highlighted that political prisoners, ethnic minorities, and foreign nationals have been disproportionately targeted for such harsh penalties after unfair trials. The use of the death penalty as a tool of fear, particularly against dissidents and minorities, underscores a systematic effort to stifle opposition and dissent within the country.

According to HRANA, the monthly report presents a deeply concerning overview of the human rights situation in the country. The report outlines a myriad of rights violations, including arbitrary executions, restrictions on freedom of expression, unjust arrests, violations of educational rights, youth suicides, violence against women, labor rights abuses, and excessive use of force by security forces.

The report calls for immediate domestic and international action to address these violations and support the victims. It underscores the need for independent monitoring, heightened public awareness, and international pressure to uphold human rights and the rule of law in Iran.