Ban Ki-moon
بان کیمون
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations
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View Timeline →More Former Political Leaders Worldwide: IRGC Should Be Designated as a Terrorist Organization
A group advocating for victims of the 1988 massacre has garnered support from several former world leaders to classify the IRGC as a terrorist organization.…
The Execution of Baqir al-Nimr and the Murder of Khashoggi
The article discusses the contrasting fates of Jamal Khashoggi and Sheikh Nimr Baqir al-Nimr, highlighting how Khashoggi's murder has led to international condemnation of Saudi…
Bahá'í Community Expresses Concern Over 'New Wave of Arrests of Bahá'ís in Iran'
The Bahá'í Community has raised alarms over a recent surge in arrests and home raids targeting Bahá'ís across Iran, indicating a coordinated effort by government…
Reuters: Saudi Arabia's Name Included in UN Blacklist for Child Killings
The UN has included Saudi Arabia in a draft blacklist for child killings in Yemen, which will be discussed by the Security Council later this…
New York Times: Criticism in Guterres' Report on Iran's Missile Tests Has Decreased
The New York Times reports a decrease in criticism in UN Secretary-General Guterres' upcoming report on Iran's missile tests compared to previous reports. This shift…
Mattis: Response to North Korean Military Action Will Be Severe
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis warned that any nuclear military action by North Korea will be met with a severe response. His visit to…
Netanyahu: The Trump Administration Will End the World's Silence on Iran's Threats
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed hope that the Trump administration will address the global silence on Iran's threats against Israel. He emphasized the ongoing danger…
Parliament Resolution: Government Obligated to Increase Missile Capability
The Iranian parliament has passed a resolution mandating the government to increase the defense budget by at least five percent annually and enhance missile production…
Reuters: UN Secretary-General's Report on Potential Violations of Arms Sanctions by Iran
A confidential UN report expresses concerns about Iran potentially violating arms sanctions and supplying weapons to Hezbollah. The report references a seized ship allegedly carrying…
John Kirby Considers Qassem Soleimani's Possible Presence in Aleppo a Violation of UN Security Council Resolution
John Kirby, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, stated that Qassem Soleimani's potential visit to Syria violates UN Security Council Resolution 2231. The U.S. plans to…
UN Security Council Approves Immediate Entry of UN Observers to Aleppo
The UN Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution for the immediate entry of UN observers to Aleppo to oversee the evacuation of civilians. This…
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights: Evacuation of Aleppo Delayed for Unspecified Reasons
The evacuation of rebel-held areas in Aleppo has been postponed due to unclear reasons, despite previous arrangements for a ceasefire and evacuation. The situation involves…
UN: Another 82 Civilians Killed in Aleppo
The UN reports that at least 82 civilians have been killed in Aleppo by pro-Assad forces as the city nears full government control. International organizations…
UN Secretary-General Warns of 'Crimes Against Civilians' in Aleppo
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has raised alarms over reports of crimes against civilians in Aleppo, particularly concerning executions of women and children. The Syrian government…
Saudi Arabia Seeks to Expel the Islamic Republic from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
Saudi Arabia is pushing for the expulsion of the Islamic Republic from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, citing Iran's negative role in the region. This…
No to the Colombian Referendum and Lessons from the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize
The 2016 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos for his efforts to end a long civil war, despite the failure…
Temporary Release of Ehsan Mazandarani for Medical Treatment
Ehsan Mazandarani, a jailed journalist, has been temporarily released for medical treatment after suffering health issues during a hunger strike. His lawyer hopes this will…
Foreign Ministry: EU Document Does Not Contribute to Advancing Human Rights Discourse
Iran's Foreign Ministry criticized a new EU strategic document regarding human rights, claiming it does not reflect the realities in Iran and is influenced by…
Concerns of Dozens of Media Activists Regarding the Situation of Saharkhiz and Mazandarani
Dozens of media activists have expressed concern over the imprisonment of journalists Eisa Saharkhiz and Ehsan Mazandarani, who are on hunger strike due to their…
UN Secretary-General's 'Severe' Concern Over Human Rights Situation in Iran
The UN Secretary-General has expressed serious concerns about human rights violations in Iran, highlighting issues such as executions, arbitrary detentions, and discrimination against minorities. The…