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State-sanctioned killings rise in Middle East as executions spike in Iran and Saudi Arabia

Gofran Sawalha
Published date: 24 May 2022 15:50 UTC | Last update: 1 month 1 week ago
State sanctioned killings have sharply risen in the Middle East in 2021, particularly in Iran and Saudi Arabia, following the easing of Covid-19 court restrictions.

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