Concerns are growing about the treatment of individuals arrested during protests. Many face serious charges and some have already been put to death. The number of executions is rising, with at least 26 people having been executed so far this year.
These executions follow trials that have been widely criticized. Further information about the situation can be found through ReliefWeb, which has expressed fears about the fate of many others who remain at risk of execution or prosecution.
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