World Day Against Death Penalty Run in London

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Iranian exiles, human rights advocates, and veteran sports figures participated in the "Run for Free Iran" 5K event held at Trent Park in Cockfosters, North London, United Kingdom. Organized on the World Day Against the Death Penalty as part of a synchronized campaign across nine cities in Europe and Australia, the gathering protested against an alarming surge in political executions in Iran.