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UN experts report that Belarus's justice system is being used to suppress dissent against President Lukashenko, with various state institutions collaborating to silence opposition. This…
UN Experts Demand Iran Halt Targeting of Ethnic Minorities Amid Rising Human Rights Violations
UN experts have urged Iranian authorities to cease the arbitrary detention, torture, and executions targeting ethnic minorities, particularly Kurds and Baluchis, following a significant increase…
UN Experts Demand Iran Stop Targeting Minority Groups
UN experts have called on Iran to cease its systematic targeting of minority groups, highlighting ongoing human rights violations. The appeal underscores the international community's…
UN Experts Report Increased Repression of Ethnic Minorities in Iran
UN experts have reported an increase in the repression of ethnic minorities in Iran, highlighting the government's intensified measures against these groups. This situation involves…
UN Experts Warn of Increased Persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran Amid US-Iran Tensions
UN experts have expressed alarm over the increased persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran, coinciding with heightened tensions between the US and Iran. This situation involves…
UN Experts Demand Accountability for US-Israeli Attack on Minab School
UN experts are calling for an independent investigation into the bombing of a primary school in Minab, Iran, carried out by US-Israeli forces. This incident…
UN Experts Demand Release of Foremans Amid Legal Irregularities in Iran
UN experts have called for the release of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, citing serious irregularities in the legal proceedings against them. This situation highlights ongoing…
UN Experts Urge Iran to Release Foremans Amid Legal Irregularities
UN experts have called for the release of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, citing serious irregularities in the legal proceedings against them. The case highlights concerns…
US Imposes Sanctions on Nicaraguan Officials Following Indigenous Leader's Death
The death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera has led to calls from UN experts for an independent investigation, prompting the US to impose restrictions on…
US Imposes New Sanctions on Cuba Amid Ongoing Fuel Blockade
The US has imposed new sanctions targeting a military-controlled conglomerate in Cuba amid an ongoing fuel blockade. This development highlights the US's continued efforts to…
UN Experts Demand Accountability from Iran on Missing Detainees and Executions
UN experts have called on Iran to provide information regarding missing detainees and the ongoing issue of executions within the country. This situation involves international…
Over 400 Prominent Women and UN Experts Call for Halt to Zahra Shahbaz Tabari's Execution
Over 400 prominent women and UN experts are urging the Iranian government to stop the execution of Zahra Shahbaz Tabari, a political prisoner facing death…
UN Calls for Immediate Halt to Execution of 67-Year-Old Iranian Woman Zahra Shahbaz Tabari
UN experts have called for the immediate halt to the execution of Zahra Shahbaz Tabari, a 67-year-old woman sentenced to death for armed rebellion based…
Supreme Court Confirms Double Death Sentence for Suspect in the Murder of Dariush Mehrjui and His Wife
The Supreme Court of Iran has confirmed a double death sentence for the main suspect in the murder of filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui and his wife,…
Concern of Amnesty International over the Execution Sentences of Behrouz Ehsanloo and Mehdi Hasani
Amnesty International has raised concerns over the sudden transfer of two political prisoners, Behrouz Ehsanloo and Mehdi Hasani, from Evin Prison to Qazalhasar Prison, which…
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…
UN Experts: Iranian-backed Houthis Collaborate with Al-Qaeda and Al-Shabab
UN experts report that Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen have evolved into a powerful military force collaborating with Al-Qaeda and Al-Shabab. They have exploited the recent…
Increased Pressure on Pakhshan Azizi in Evin; This Death-Row Prisoner is Deprived of Medical Access
Pakhshan Azizi, a political prisoner sentenced to death, is being denied medical care for severe headaches while in Evin Prison. His family has paid for…
Revisiting the Nationwide Protests of 2022; The Death of Mahsa Amini in Custody and the Events That Followed
Mahsa Amini's death in police custody two years ago sparked widespread protests across Iran, leading to significant casualties and ongoing repression by the government. The…
Amnesty International: Sharifeh Mohammadi's Trial Was 'Severely Unjust'; Death Sentence Must Be Revoked
Amnesty International condemned the death sentence of Sharifeh Mohammadi, a civil rights activist, calling her trial unjust and demanding investigations into her claims of torture.…