May Sato
UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran
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View Timeline →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…
Over Twofold Increase in Executions in Iran Over the Past Three Months; European Parliament Resolution
The European Parliament condemned the significant rise in executions in Iran, which have more than doubled in the past three months compared to last year.…
Human Rights Council Approves: Extension of May Sato's Mission and Fact-Finding Committee on Iran Protests
The UN Human Rights Council has extended the mandate of the special rapporteur on Iran and the fact-finding committee investigating the suppression of protests without…
German Representative's Letter to Pakhshan Azizi: Your Commitment Should Be a Shining Example
Inge Blaske, a German politician, praised Kurdish activist Pakhshan Azizi in a letter for her commitment to women's rights and humanitarian work, while highlighting the…
3400 Activists Support Pakhshan Azizi: He Represents Our Pain and Aspirations
3400 activists have signed a statement protesting the death sentence of civil activist Pakhshan Azizi, arguing that justice cannot be achieved through violence. The statement…
Arrest of a University Professor Protesting Death Sentences
Asad Ghafouri, a university professor and activist against the death penalty for Pakhshan Azizi, has been arrested in Kurdistan, Iran. Azizi was sentenced to death…
Human Rights Watch: The Suppression of Women, Opponents, and Minorities in Iran Continues
Human Rights Watch's annual report highlights the worsening human rights situation in Iran, particularly the intensified repression of women, minorities, and dissenters, alongside a significant…
Iran Human Rights Organization: At Least 10 Executions in 24 Hours
The Iranian judiciary executed at least 10 individuals in a 24-hour period, including two Afghan nationals, as part of a continuing trend of increasing death…
Iranian Writers Association Criticizes Government's Brutality in Executions
The Iranian Writers Association condemned the Islamic Republic's use of executions as a tool of oppression, highlighting the recent death sentences for political prisoners. They…
Execution of at least four individuals on the first day of the New Year in Iran
On January 1, 2025, at least four prisoners, including an Afghan citizen, were executed in Iran's Qazalhasar and Yasouj prisons. The executions are part of…
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, with significant support from Western nations. The resolution highlights concerns over…
Temporary Medical Release of Narges Mohammadi Based on Forensic Opinion
Narges Mohammadi, a political prisoner and human rights activist, has been temporarily released from prison for medical treatment following surgery for a tumor. Her release…
UN Fact-Finding Committee Calls for Immediate Release of Narges Mohammadi
The UN has called for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist and Nobel laureate, who is currently imprisoned in Iran…
The Third Committee of the UN General Assembly Condemns the Increase in Executions in Iran
The UN General Assembly's Third Committee approved a resolution condemning Iran for its human rights violations, particularly focusing on the alarming rise in executions and…
Execution of Three Prisoners in Rasht and Shiraz by Islamic Republic Judicial Authorities
The Islamic Republic executed three prisoners in Shiraz and Rasht, including one for murder and two for drug-related charges. This continues a troubling trend of…
Judiciary Claims Ahvaz Deer Has Been 'Returned to Family'
The Iranian judiciary claims that Ahvaz Deer has been returned to her family after being discharged from a psychiatric hospital, following her protest against mandatory…
Iranian Writers Association: Government's Treatment of Plaintiffs Reflects Desperation
The Iranian Writers Association condemned the government's treatment of families of victims from recent crackdowns and the increase in death sentences as a sign of…
Political Female Prisoners of Evin: Issuing Death Sentences is a Reckoning with the People
Political prisoners in Evin prison condemned the death sentence of Vrisheh Moradi and called for the cancellation of all death sentences in Iran. They urged…
Iran Human Rights Organization: At Least 17 Prisoners Executed Last Week
At least 17 prisoners were executed in Iran last week, sparking protests against the death penalty. The Iran Human Rights Organization reported a significant increase…
Death Sentences Issued for 6 Detained Protesters in the Ekbatan Case
The Tehran Criminal Court has sentenced six protesters from the Ekbatan case to death, amidst allegations of torture and forced confessions. Lawyers have indicated that…