Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in Iran - 2003-03-23. Support for the request of "Morris Capiton," former UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, for a resolution regarding the worsening human rights situation in Iran. Honorable members of the Canadian Parliament! As you are aware, Mr. "Morris Capiton," who served for six years as the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, stated in the presence of many of you: "The human rights situation in Iran has worsened, and there has been no significant change towards improving human rights conditions in Iran." He also urged the Canadian government to prepare a resolution on this matter and present it to the United Nations. We, Iranian human rights defenders residing abroad, affirm his views and present to you examples of ongoing and systematic violations of human rights in the past two weeks: · Arrest of five journalists named Amir Izati, Mohammad Abdi, Kambiz Kaheh, Saeed Mostaghasi, Yasaman Soufi. · Arrest of Mohammad Khalili – writer. · Interference and obstruction in the investigations of the UN delegation and the detention of several families who wished to contact them. · Arrest of Ghasem Shole Saadi – political activist and former parliament member. · Execution of Mohammad Golabi in Saqez – political activist. · Public hanging of Behrouz Hamid and Ali Shomali. · Prevention of Ayatollah Montazeri's travel to Tehran for medical treatment. Therefore, we strongly support his request and ask you to consider universal human rights principles and humanitarian issues and, in line with improving the human rights situation in Iran, to urgently draft a clear resolution condemning human rights violations in Iran and the necessity for the Iranian regime to adhere to it. Iranian Human Rights Defense Association - Montreal - Canada www.addhi.com [email protected] Center for Thought, Dialogue, and Human Rights in Iran - Toronto - Canada [email protected] Action Committee for the Freedom of Political and Conscience Prisoners in Iran - Paris irancalppo.free.fr [email protected] Committee for the Defense of Human Rights in Iran - Sweden www.komitedefa.org [email protected]
Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in Iran - 2003-03-23
The article discusses the worsening human rights situation in Iran as reported by former UN Special Rapporteur Morris Capiton. It highlights recent arrests of journalists and political activists, executions, and other human rights violations, urging the Canadian Parliament to draft a resolution condemning these actions. This matter is significant as it reflects ongoing repression in Iran and the need for international attention and action.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Iranian authorities arrested journalists and activists amid worsening human rights conditions.
- Iranian authorities arrest Amir Izati, Mohammad Abdi, Kambiz Kaheh, Saeed Mostaghasi, Yasaman Soufi, Mohammad Khalili, Ghasem Shole Saadi
- Iranian authorities execute Mohammad Golabi, Behrouz Hamid, Ali Shomali
- Iranian authorities prevent Ayatollah Montazeri
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The situation in Iran is deteriorating, prompting calls for international intervention.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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