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Execution of Xosé Humberto Baena: 50 Years Later

Fifty years after the execution of five individuals, including Xosé Humberto Baena, for the killing of a policeman in Madrid during the Franco regime, Roger Mateos's book, "El verano de los inocentes," revisits the event, highlighting the regime's brutality and the enduring impact on those involved.

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Iran: UN Reports Sharp Rise in Executions

The UN's human rights office reports a significant increase in executions in Iran during the first eight months of 2023, reaching at least 841, with a disproportionate number of women, Afghan migrants, and ethnic minorities among the victims.

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Florida's Record Executions Drive National Increase

Florida's execution of Edward Zakrzewski, the 27th in the U.S. this year, marks a record high under Governor Ron DeSantis, with nine executions in 2025, exceeding any other state and driving a national surge in executions.

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Iran Executes Two Political Prisoners Amidst Rising Executions

Iran executed two political prisoners, Mehdi Hosseini and Behrouz Ahsani Eslamloo, on August 26, 2024, for alleged membership in the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MEK) and involvement in attacks, amidst a reported doubling of executions in the first three months of 2025 compared to the same period...

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Saudi Arabia's Record-High Executions in 2023 Contradict Stated Reforms

In 2023, Saudi Arabia executed a record 345 people, mostly for drug offenses, despite Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's 2022 claim to limit executions to homicide cases; this surge, continuing in 2024, raises concerns about human rights and impacts the kingdom's international image.

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Iran's Internal Security Crackdown Amidst Military Conflict with Israel

During June's military conflict with Israel, Iran executed four people and detained approximately 700 for alleged espionage, confiscated 10,000 drones in Tehran, and warned citizens against online interactions linked to Israel, revealing a significant internal security crisis.

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North Korea Intensifies Crackdown on Personal Freedoms, Including Death Penalty for Foreign Media

A UN human rights report details North Korea's increased surveillance and harsher punishments, including executions for distributing foreign media like South Korean dramas, making it the world's most restrictive country.

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Iran's Executions Soar After Failed US-Israeli Attacks

In response to failed June US-Israeli attacks, Iran has executed over 600 people, primarily political dissidents, highlighting the regime's intensified repression and defiance; the attacks violated international law, damaged US-Europe relations, and increased the likelihood of Iranian nuclear weapon...

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Iran's Execution Surge Sparks UN Alarm

The UN Human Rights Office reported a sharp increase in executions in Iran during the first half of 2024, reaching at least 612, with many cases involving due process violations and disproportionately targeting minorities, prompting international condemnation and calls for a moratorium.

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Florida Executes Michael Bell, 26th US Execution of 2025

Michael Bernard Bell, 54, was executed in Florida on October 23, 2025, for the 1993 murders of Jimmy West and Tamecka Smith; this is the 26th execution in the US this year, matching the totals for 2018 and 2024.

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Surge in Saudi Executions Sparks International Alarm

Amnesty International reports 180 executions in Saudi Arabia since the start of 2024, including 46 in June alone, many foreign nationals convicted of drug-related crimes, contrasting with the country's projected global image.

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Iran Executes Two for Mossad Collaboration Amid Heightened Tensions

Iran executed two men, Mohammad Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh and Majid Mosayebi, for alleged collaboration with Israel's Mossad, marking the third such execution in eleven days since the start of the Israel-Iran conflict; authorities also linked the men to the anti-government media outlet Iran Internation...

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