Mai Sato
می ساتو
UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights
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View Timeline →Iran: Lack of international justice six months after January protest massacres risks further atrocity crimes
Six months after Iran's security forces unlawfully killed thousands during the January 2026 uprising, Amnesty International criticizes the international community's failure to pursue justice. This…
UN Rights Expert Critiques US-Iran Deal for Overlooking Iranian People's Needs
UN rights expert Mai Sato criticized the US-Iran deal, stating that the interests and needs of the Iranian people are largely overlooked. This commentary highlights…
In 126th Week, 'No to Executions Tuesdays' Hunger Strike Expands Across 57 Iranian Prisons
Political prisoners in Iran continued their "No to Executions Tuesdays" hunger strike for the 126th week, with the campaign expanding to 57 prisons nationwide. A…
Secret Detention Centers and Systematic Torture of Protesters
Reports from Amol Prison reveal severe human rights abuses, including subhuman conditions and systematic torture, for protesters detained during the January 2026 demonstrations. Detainees are…
The 126th Week of the "No to Execution Tuesdays" Campaign in 57 Prisons Across Iran
The article reports on the continuation of the "No to Execution Tuesdays" hunger strike campaign across 57 prisons in Iran, protesting the escalating number of…
UN Panel Declares Israeli Airstrike On Iran's Evin Prison a War Crime
The United Nations has formally designated an Israeli airstrike on Evin prison last June as a war crime, citing reasonable grounds to believe a civilian…
Mai Sato: Military Action is Not a Magical Solution to Iran's Problems
Mai Sato, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, highlights ongoing human rights violations following the crackdown on protests, asserting that military action…
UN Rapporteur Calls for Halt to Execution of Kurdish Political Prisoner in Iran
The UN Special Rapporteur on Iran, Mai Sato, has raised concerns over the imminent execution of Kurdish political prisoner Pakhshan Azizi after her request for…
UN Special Rapporteur: The possibility of crimes against humanity in Iran must be investigated
The UN Special Rapporteur has called for an independent investigation into potential crimes against humanity in Iran due to the government's violent suppression of recent…
UN Rapporteur Expresses Concern Over Iranian Protesters' Execution Threats by the Islamic Republic
The UN Special Rapporteur has raised alarms over the Iranian government's threats to execute protesters amid ongoing unrest. Erfan Soltani, recently arrested, was sentenced to…
Mai Sato: Five Political Prisoners Sentenced to Death Transferred from Evin to Qazalhesar
Five political prisoners sentenced to death have been forcibly transferred from Evin Prison to Qazalhesar, raising concerns about their safety and the overall conditions in…
New UN Special Rapporteur Report on Increase of Executions and Women's Rights Violations in Iran
The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran has released a report expressing grave concerns over the rising number of executions and violations of…
New Statement from Former Female Political Prisoners of Evin Prison; Emphasis on Continuing the Fight Against Repression
Former female political prisoners from Evin Prison have issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to resist government repression and highlighting the ongoing struggle of women…
UN Special Rapporteur: Execution of Pakhshan Azizi Must Be Halted Immediately
UN Special Rapporteur Mai Sato has called for the immediate halt of Pakhshan Azizi's execution after her appeal was rejected, citing human rights violations. Amnesty…
Global Bahá'í Community Protests Violent Arrest of Bahá'í Women in Isfahan
The global Bahá'í community condemned the violent arrest of 11 Bahá'í women in Isfahan by Iranian authorities, labeling it part of a systematic campaign against…
Statement from Thousands Inside and Outside Iran Protesting Death Sentence for Pakhshan Azizi
Thousands of artists, activists, and citizens have issued a statement protesting the death sentence for social worker Pakhshan Azizi, emphasizing the moral implications of such…
UN Special Rapporteur: The Case of Pakhshan Azizi Reflects the Harassment of Women Activists from Minorities
UN Special Rapporteur Mai Sato raised alarms over the confirmation of Pakhshan Azizi's death sentence, highlighting her torture and lack of legal representation. The case…
Letter from Saeed Masouri, a Death Row Prisoner; We Witness an Execution Every Four Hours
Saeed Masouri, a long-term political prisoner in Iran, highlights the alarming frequency of executions in the country, stating that they occur every four hours on…
International Call for 'Immediate Action' Regarding Reza Khandan and Nasrin Sotoudeh
International human rights organizations are urging immediate action regarding the harassment of Reza Khandan and Nasrin Sotoudeh, following Khandan's recent arrest by Iranian security forces.…
UN General Assembly Approves Resolution Condemning Human Rights Violations in Iran
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution condemning human rights violations in Iran, particularly focusing on executions and treatment of minorities. This resolution, led…