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Victims recount Iran's use of mock executions as torture

Shadows of an Iranian policeman and a noose are seen on the ground before the execution of Iranian killer Bijeh in Pakdasht, south of Tehran
Shadows of an Iranian policeman and a noose are seen on the ground before the execution of Iranian killer Bijeh in Pakdasht, south of Tehran

While Iran is notorious for its high execution rate, a frequently overlooked aspect is the harrowing accounts of "mock executions" used as a method of torture against prisoners, including minors.