Iran has experienced a sharp increase in executions during April, with at least 77 prisoners put to death, according to a report by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights. This figure represents a significant rise from the previous month's total of 18 executions and has raised serious concerns about Iran's human rights practices.

The identities of 75 of the executed individuals have been disclosed by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, providing insight into the demographics of those affected. Among them were 18 Baloch, 10 Kurdish, seven Turkish, and 11 Afghan prisoners who were executed last month.

The victims also included women, with Marjan Hajizadeh from Sain Qala and Surya Mohammadi from Pakdasht among those executed in Zanjan and Qzalhisar prisons, respectively.

Razavi Khorasan prison recorded the highest number of executions, totaling 16 cases, followed closely by Alborz province with 13 cases. Official Iranian sources and judiciary-related websites reported only four of the total 77 executions.

The primary reasons cited for these executions varied, with the majority (52 cases) related to drug offenses, constituting 67.5 percent of the total. Additionally, 26 cases were linked to manslaughter charges, while one case involved sexual assault.

The surge in executions has prompted renewed scrutiny of Iran's human rights record, as Tehran continues to implement death penalties across the country despite international condemnation from human rights organizations worldwide.

The significant rise in executions in Iran has drawn widespread attention to the country's human rights practices. With the majority of cases attributed to drug-related charges, concerns persist about the fairness and transparency of Iran's judicial system. International human rights groups are urging Iran to reconsider its approach to capital punishment and to uphold fundamental rights and due process for all individuals.