Sara Hussein
Head of UN Fact-Finding Mission
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View Timeline →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…
First Report by Mahi Sato on Human Rights Situation in Iran; Concerns Raised Over Unprecedented Increase in Executions
The UN Special Rapporteur on Iran, Mahi Sato, reported a significant increase in executions and ongoing human rights violations in Iran, particularly against women and…
Second Report of the Fact-Finding Committee; Iran's Use of Digital Technology to Suppress Protesters
The UN fact-finding committee has accused the Iranian government of using digital technology and surveillance to suppress dissent following the 'Women, Life, Freedom' protests. The…
UN Fact-Finding Committee: Iranian Government Continues to Suppress Dissent
The UN fact-finding committee reported that the Iranian government continues systematic repression of dissent, particularly against women and human rights activists, following the 2022 protests.…
Fact-Finding Committee Meeting; Survivors of 2022 Protests Demand Justice and Accountability
Survivors of the 2022 protests in Iran met with a UN fact-finding committee in Germany, demanding justice and accountability for the government's repression. They highlighted…
Increase in Executions in Iran Over the Past Two Months; Human Rights Organizations Call for Firm Action from the Global Community
The number of executions in Iran has surged following the recent presidential elections, with at least 81 prisoners executed in a short period. Human rights…
Judiciary News Agency Labels Sara Hussein as 'Western Mouthpiece' in Response to Her Letter on Raisi
Sara Hussein, head of the UN's independent fact-finding mission, warned that Ebrahim Raisi's death should not overshadow ongoing human rights violations in Iran. The Iranian…
Fact-Finding Committee: The Death of Raisi Should Not Detract from Human Rights Violations in Iran
The UN fact-finding committee has condemned the human rights situation in Iran, particularly regarding women's rights, and emphasized that the recent death of former president…
UN Fact-Finding Committee: The Death of Raisi Should Not Diminish Human Rights Violations in Iran
Sara Hussein, head of the UN fact-finding committee, stated that Ebrahim Raisi's death should not overshadow ongoing human rights violations in Iran, particularly against women…
Fact-Finding Committee on Iran Protests: The Islamic Republic has Committed 'Crimes Against Humanity'
Sara Hussein, head of a UN fact-finding committee, accused the Islamic Republic of Iran of committing 'crimes against humanity' during protests, citing systematic attacks on…
The U.S. Calls for Continuation of the Fact-Finding Committee's Mission on Serious Human Rights Violations in Iran
The U.S. has called for the continuation of the UN's fact-finding committee's mission on human rights violations in Iran, highlighting serious issues such as institutional…
UN Human Rights Committee Deems Discrimination Against Women in Iran a Violation of Human Rights and Crimes Against Humanity
The UN Human Rights Committee has reported that institutionalized discrimination against women in Iran constitutes a violation of human rights and crimes against humanity, particularly…
Second Court Session for Mahsa Amini's Family Lawyer; Saleh Nikbakht: A Commission of 'Trusted Physicians' Should Be Formed
Saleh Nikbakht, the lawyer for Mahsa Amini's family, faced his second court session where he argued that the forensic report on Amini's death is not…
Fact-Finding Committee: Increasing Suppression of Women and Government 'Revenge' in Iran is a Major Concern
The UN Fact-Finding Committee has expressed deep concern over the increasing suppression of women and the government's retaliatory actions against protesters in Iran, particularly in…
Exclusive: The U.S. Supports the UN Fact-Finding Committee's Report
The U.S. has expressed support for a UN fact-finding committee investigating human rights violations in Iran, particularly regarding the poisoning of schoolgirls and the aftermath…
First Report of the UN Fact-Finding Mission: Injustices Continue After Mahsa Amini's Death
The UN Fact-Finding Mission presented its first report on human rights in Iran, highlighting ongoing injustices following Mahsa Amini's death. The report noted the lack…