Document #1073359

Guardian (Author)

Amnesty demands Iran ends 'grotesque' stoning executions

http://www.guardian.co.uk/iran/story/0,,2241122,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=12

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    Iran urged to abolish executions by stoning, described by Amnesty International as 'grotesque and horrific' form of punishment; 177 people have been executed - mostly by hanging - in 2006; 124 people were executed up to mid-year 2007, mostly by hanging too; 2 people were stoned to death in 2006 and one in 2007

    Amnesty demands Iran ends 'grotesque' stoning executions (Media Report, English)

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    Iran urged to abolish executions by stoning, described by Amnesty International as 'grotesque and horrific' form of punishment; 177 people have been executed - mostly by hanging - in 2006; 124 people were executed up to mid-year 2007, mostly by hanging too; 2 people were stoned to death in 2006 and one in 2007
    Country:
    Iran
    Source:
    Guardian (Author)
    Published:
    15 January 2008
    Original link:
    http://www.guardian.co.uk/iran/story/0,,2241122,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=12
    Document type:
    Media Report
    Language:
    English
    Document ID:
    1073359 (former ID 89795)

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