{"id":315749,"date":"2024-02-05T15:02:05","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T14:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=315749"},"modified":"2024-02-05T15:02:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T14:02:05","slug":"can-khamenei-quell-irans-restive-society-through-executions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/human-rights\/stop-executions-in-iran\/can-khamenei-quell-irans-restive-society-through-executions\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Khamenei Quell Iran’s Restive Society through Executions?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2022 uprising protesters sentenced to death in a sham court<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Recent figures reveal a chilling reality: the Iranian regime executed a minimum of 99 individuals in the month of Dey alone (December 22, 2023 – January 20, 2024). Over the past 10 days, that number surged to 26. Yet, these are only the disclosed statistics, leaving the true toll of executions shrouded in secrecy. This raises critical questions: Why has the regime escalated executions so cruelly? What is the underlying motive behind these grave acts?<\/p>\n

In recent months, particularly amidst the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East<\/a>, executions have soared to over a hundred per month, totaling 416 since October. This surge isn’t mere happenstance; it’s rooted in the regime’s deep-seated fear of an impending revolution. Recognizing the powder keg of discontent simmering within society, the regime intensifies its campaign of intimidation and suppression, especially amid the backdrop of strategic setbacks in the region.<\/p>\n

The 2022 uprising rattled the regime to its core, revealing fissures in its grip on power. Instead of addressing the grievances fueling dissent, the regime has doubled down on repression. Dissatisfaction with the ruling apparatus and widespread corruption have only exacerbated public anger. Thus, resorting to executions becomes Khamenei’s tool of survival, evident in the diverse demographics of those condemned.<\/p>\n

The brunt of executions falls heavily on Baluchis, reflecting the deep-seated grievances festering in Sistan and Baluchestan province. According to a statement by the Secretariat<\/a> of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), \u201cout of the 864 prisoners executed in 2023, 191 individuals, or more than 22%, were Baluchis.\u201d Economic disenfranchisement and discrimination have fomented unrest, with sporadic clashes erupting and opposition groups targeting regime forces.<\/p>\n

Following Sistan and Baluchestan province, Kurdistan emerges as a significant security concern for the regime, primarily due to the rebellious spirit of its populace. During the 2022 uprising, Kurdistan stood out as the epicenter of activism and resistance, making it a focal point for regime scrutiny and suppression. Consequently, the regime has targeted Kurdistan with a vengeance, resulting in a high number of executions surpassing other regions and provinces.<\/p>\n

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You, #Iran<\/a>\u2019s valiant youths, have found the secret to victory and freedom, which is the expansion and continuation of the protests. No power can prevent the continuation of your uprising. Flogging, torture, & execution cannot counter your power of hope and faith.#IranRevolution<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/VhStC6bG3R<\/a><\/p>\n

— Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) December 28, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n