[Washington Times] Nir Boms and Shayan Arya - Ever since its establishment in 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran has had an abhorrent human-rights record, including summary executions of hundreds of the late shah's supporters, executions of thousands of political prisoners and daily reports of executions, public hangings, floggings and torture. Mass graves can easily be found in any large Iranian city. Iran also tops the list for executing juveniles in direct violation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child - currently there are more than 70 children on death row. Religious minorities such as the 300,000-member strong Bahai community are under siege; since 1979, more than 200 Bahais have been executed.
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