Maya Sato
UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran
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View Timeline →Iran's Judiciary Executes Two Political Prisoners for 'Undermining National Security'
Iran has executed two political prisoners accused of being affiliated with the People's Mojahedin Organization and conducting armed operations. Human rights advocates had previously called…
Maya Sato: Iran Must Clarify the Status of the Disappeared and Killed in the December Protests
Maya Sato has called on Iran to provide information about the fate of individuals who went missing or were killed during the December protests. This…
Maya Sato: An Independent Fact-Finding Mission Must Be Established in Iran to Pursue Ali Khamenei in Criminal Court
Maya Sato, the UN Special Rapporteur, calls for an independent investigation into potential crimes against humanity in Iran, particularly regarding the killings of protesters. She…
Pakhshan Azizi Becomes Honorary Citizen of Florence, Italy
Pakhshan Azizi, a human rights activist sentenced to death in Iran, has been granted honorary citizenship by Florence, Italy. This recognition highlights her efforts in…
Dozens of British MPs: Executions in Iran are for 'Creating Terror'
Over 250 British MPs have called for a global consensus to end executions in Iran, condemning the regime's systematic use of the death penalty to…
Islamic Republic Executes Six Individuals in Various Prisons Across Iran
The Islamic Republic executed six prisoners across various provinces for drug-related offenses and murder charges. Human rights organizations criticize the lack of fair trial rights…
UN Experts Warn of Systematic Suppression of Baha'i Women in Iran
UN experts have raised alarms about the systematic harassment of Baha'i women in Iran, highlighting their increased risk of arrest and torture. This report underscores…
The Judiciary of the Islamic Republic Executes Two Prisoners in Mahabad
The Islamic Republic executed two prisoners in Mahabad, accused of murder in separate cases. This execution reflects ongoing concerns about the use of capital punishment…
Execution of 8 Prisoners by Iranian Judicial Authorities
Iranian judicial authorities executed at least eight prisoners on charges related to murder and drug offenses across various cities. This marks a continuation of a…
Judiciary's Condition for Fatemeh Sepehri's 'Release from Prison': Do Not Give Interviews
Fatemeh Sepehri, a political prisoner in Iran, was offered release from prison on the condition that she does not speak to the media, which she…
From the Streets to the Courts; The Lives of Women in Iran Under the Blade of Commitment and Pursuit
Iranian women continue to resist government repression, but their situation has worsened according to a UN report. The government has adopted new methods to suppress…
Narges Mohammadi on 'Ahoo Daryayi': Women Do Not Bow to Force
Narges Mohammadi has called for the release of Ahoo Daryayi, a female student arrested for protesting against mandatory hijab at the University of Science and…
Exclusive: Seven Current and Former Political Prisoners Support 'Tuesdays No to Execution'
Seven current and former political prisoners in Iran have publicly supported the 'Tuesdays No to Execution' campaign, urging global participation against the death penalty. This…
Execution of a 'Child Offender' in Shiraz and Two Prisoners in Lahijan
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported the execution of two prisoners for murder in Lahijan and confirmed the execution of a 16-year-old child offender in…
UN Special Rapporteur on the Second Anniversary of Mahsa: We Witness the Unwavering Resistance of Women and Girls in Iran
On the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, the UN Special Rapporteur and Amnesty International highlighted the ongoing resistance of Iranian women against oppression. The…
UN Declares Beating of Narges Mohammadi and Other Women in Evin Prison as 'Torture'
UN human rights experts have condemned the Iranian government's denial of medical care to Narges Mohammadi and other detainees, labeling the physical violence against them…