Dossier
public executions
Coverage of public executions in the Nexus archive.
- Iran publicly hangs 2 protesters, rights groups say
Iran has publicly executed two protesters, according to rights groups. Public executions are uncommon in Iran, despite its frequent use of capital punishment.
- Brutal methods Hamas use to strike fear into Palestinians including public executions, kneecappings and bone-breaking with concrete bricks are outlined in UN report
A UN report details brutal methods used by Hamas against Palestinians, including public executions, kneecappings, and bone-breaking with concrete bricks. The report aims to highlight the group's tactics to instill fear.