Human rights groups call on Iran to end execution of juveniles

Human Rights Watch says four Iranian minors risk execution in July and August if Tehran does not stop imposing the death penalty on those under 18, as stipulated by international law. The minors in questions have all been convicted of murder. Iran had executed at least 17 juvenile offenders, eight times more than any other country, since the beginning of 2004, including two so far this year according to an HRW... [read full story]