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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture: An Interview with Abdolkarim Lahiji

Jun 24, 2026 June 24, 2026 1 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

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.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The continued use of torture worldwide underscores the need for international human rights advocacy.

👥 Key Players

Abdolkarim Lahiji (عبدالکریم لاهیجی) QUOTED
President of the International Federation for Human Rights
"Lahiji discusses why the use of torture continues in various countries around the world."

⚡ Actions

United Nations ANNOUNCE victims of torture
"The UN stated in a statement for this day that the use of torture in various forms continues across all continents."
Confidence: 90%

📰 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

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because the Iranian government has been accused of human rights abuses, including torture.
🌍 Regional: Because torture remains a critical issue affecting many countries in the region.
🌐 International: Because it highlights ongoing human rights violations globally, including in Iran.

📚 Background

The continued use of torture worldwide underscores the need for international human rights advocacy.

📝 Key Evidence

"The use of torture in various forms continues across all continents."
→ This proves the ongoing issue of torture globally.
📡 Source: INDEPENDENT
📊 Confidence: 80%
Radio Farda is known for its focus on human rights issues.

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.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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