Iran says it executed head of human trafficking network as alarm over other executions continue

China is the world's busiest executioner, followed by Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the USA. No figures are available for North Korea — © Getty Images
Maroosha MuzaffarUK Independent
Iran yesterday said it had executed the head of a network that trafficked Iranian women to neighbouring countries, it was reported.
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