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VOA Persian: More executions reported as sociologist says 7,000 on death row in Iran


A sociologist warned that nearly 7,000 are on death row in Iran, including political prisoners.
A sociologist warned that nearly 7,000 are on death row in Iran, including political prisoners.

As human rights organizations report that at least 10 prisoners have been recenty executed by Iran, a sociologist warned that "nearly 7,000 people are on death row" in Iran.

Two human rights organizations reported on Monday the latest executions were carried out in Khorram Abad, Gorgan, and Zahedan in recent days.

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