Iran Executes 'Child Bride' for Murdering Abusive Husband Despite International Pressure

Iran has executed Samira Sabzian, a woman convicted of murdering her husband, whom she married as a child, despite international calls for clemency. Sabzian, who had been in prison for a decade, was hanged in Ghezel Hesar prison. Concerns have been raised over the increasing number of executions in Iran this year, with hundreds of people hanged mainly on drugs and murder charges, including more than a dozen women. Sabzian's execution has drawn condemnation from human rights groups, who highlight her status as a "child bride" and victim of domestic violence. The UN High Commissioner on Human Rights has called on Iran to establish a moratorium on all executions.