Ahmad Shahid
UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran
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Ahmad Shahid, the UN Special Rapporteur, has drawn parallels between the persecution of Bahá'ís in Yemen and Iran, highlighting intensified pressure on the community in…
Ahmad Shahid: Asma Jahangir Becomes UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran
Ahmad Shahid announced that Asma Jahangir will succeed him as the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran. Jahangir is a renowned Pakistani human…
Larijani on Recent Executions: The West Should Thank Iran
Mohammad Javad Larijani defended Iran's recent execution of 12 drug traffickers, arguing that the West should thank Iran for combating drug trafficking originating from Afghanistan.…
Execution of 12 Drug Trafficking Suspects Despite Ahmad Shahid's Request to Halt Sentences
Twelve prisoners accused of drug trafficking were executed in Iran despite a UN official's request to halt their sentences. Ahmad Shahid criticized the Iranian government…
Iran: Extension of Ahmad Shahid's Mission Lacks Legal Necessity and Justification
Iran has criticized the UN's extension of Ahmad Shahid's mission as the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, claiming it is politically motivated and lacks legal…
Ahmad Shahid's Report to the UN Human Rights Council on Iran
Ahmad Shahid presented a report on Iran's human rights situation at the UN, highlighting both positive legal changes and concerns over high execution rates, particularly…
Javad Larijani to Ahmad Shahid: What business do you have with these matters?
Javad Larijani criticized the recent UN human rights report by Ahmad Shahid, calling it biased and irrelevant to Iran's legal structure. He defended Iran's execution…
Ahmad Shahid: Nearly One Thousand Executions in Iran in 2015
Ahmad Shahid, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, reported that nearly 1,000 executions occurred in Iran in 2015, primarily for drug-related offenses.…
Amnesty International: Torture, Executions, and Severe Restrictions Continue in Iran
Amnesty International's annual report highlights ongoing human rights abuses in Iran, including torture, executions, and severe restrictions on freedoms. The report criticizes the Iranian government's…
Amnesty International: Dozens of Offenders Under 18 Await Execution in Iran
Amnesty International reports that dozens of juvenile offenders in Iran are awaiting execution, highlighting the country's continued practice of executing minors despite international prohibitions. This…
Ineffective Judicial System and Errant Executives
Ahmad Shahid, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, reports ongoing human rights violations despite President Rouhani's efforts. He highlights deficiencies in the…
Ahmad Shahid: The Number of Executions in Iran Exceeds That of Any Other Country in the World
Ahmad Shahid, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, presented a report highlighting the alarming increase in executions, ongoing restrictions on freedom of…
Ahmad Shahid Warns of 25% Increase in Executions in Iran
Ahmad Shahid, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, has reported a 25% increase in executions in the country while noting a potential…
UN Human Rights Experts Condemn Execution of Juvenile Offenders in Iran
UN human rights officials condemned the recent executions of juvenile offenders Fatemeh Salabihi and Samad Zahabi in Iran, highlighting legal flaws in their trials and…
Will Executions Decrease in Iran?
As the World Day Against the Death Penalty arrives, discussions about the high number of executions in Iran are intensifying, particularly regarding drug-related offenses which…
Amnesty International: China and Iran Have the Highest Execution Rates in the World
Amnesty International reported that Iran had the second-highest number of executions in 2014, with 743 people executed, following China. The report highlights the alarming rates…
Ahmad Shahid: Human Rights Situation in Iran Has Deteriorated Under Rouhani
Ahmad Shahid, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, reported a deterioration in human rights under President Rouhani, citing over 200 executions this…