June 26 is designated by the United Nations as the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. This year, the UN stated in a statement for this day that the use of torture in various forms continues across all continents, and internal and external conflicts in different countries have led to an increase in the number of victims of torture. In this context, Radio Farda interviewed Abdolkarim Lahiji, a lawyer and president of the International Federation for Human Rights in Paris, asking why the use of torture continues in various countries around the world.
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture: An Interview with Abdolkarim Lahiji
On June 26, recognized as the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the UN highlighted the ongoing global issue of torture, exacerbated by conflicts. Abdolkarim Lahiji, a prominent human rights lawyer, discussed the persistence of torture practices worldwide.
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📰 What Happened
Abdolkarim Lahiji discusses the ongoing issue of torture globally on International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.
- United Nations announce victims of torture
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The continued use of torture worldwide underscores the need for international human rights advocacy.
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