Iraq Executes 11 for 'Terrorism': Amnesty Condemns Lack of Transparency
Iraqi authorities executed at least 11 people for terrorism-related offenses this week, according to security and health sources.
The executions took place in the city of Nasiriyah, and those condemned were identified as members of the Islamic State group.
Under Iraqi law, terrorism and murder are capital offenses, and execution decrees require the president's signature.
Amnesty International criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the executions.
Eleven people were executed in Iraq and their bodies were delivered to a local medical source on Monday.
The source confirmed the executions were carried out under Article 4 of the anti-terrorism law.
All eleven were from Salahaddin province and seven bodies have been returned to their families.
Iraqi courts have handed down numerous death and life sentences for people accused of being part of a terrorist group, resulting in capital punishment.
The process has been criticized for being rushed and confessions obtained through torture.
Amnesty International criticized the latest executions in Iraq on Wednesday, condemning the use of "overly broad and vague terrorism charges" against 13 men who were hanged on Monday.
Eleven of the men were convicted based on their affiliation with the Islamic State armed group, while the other two were arrested in 2008 and convicted of terrorism-related offenses after an unfair trial, according to Amnesty and their lawyer.