UN Special Rapporteur
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View Timeline →Iran Criticizes UN Rapporteur for Ignoring US and Israeli Human Rights Violations
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has condemned a UN special rapporteur's report on human rights in Iran, claiming it overlooks the crimes of the…
Iran Critiques UN Rapporteur for Allegedly Whitewashing US and Israeli Crimes
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned a UN special rapporteur's report on human rights in Iran, claiming it overlooks the crimes of the…
Mai Sato: The War Not Only Did Not Suppress the People of Iran but Intensified It
Mai Sato's report highlights that the ongoing conflict in Iran has not led to the suppression of the populace but has instead exacerbated the situation.…
UN Special Rapporteur Joins Ongoing Hunger Strike Against Executions in Iran
The UN Special Rapporteur has joined the ongoing 'No to Execution Tuesdays' hunger strike, which has now entered its 143rd week and is taking place…
Albanese: Gaza Bombarded Equivalent to 6 Nuclear Bombs
The UN Special Rapporteur has reported a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting the dire conditions faced by the besieged population. This situation is critical…
Albanese's Reaction to Israeli Official's Claim About Palestinian Journalists Being Militants
The UN Special Rapporteur responded to claims by the Israeli army that Palestinian journalists are affiliated with Hamas. This incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding the…
UN Rapporteur Dismisses Israeli Claims on Journalists Killed in Gaza
The UN's special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory has rejected Israeli claims that 170 journalists killed in Gaza were terrorists, stating there is no…
UN Special Rapporteur: I Cannot Halt Executions, But My Presence is Essential
The UN Special Rapporteur on Iran emphasizes his limited power to halt executions but highlights the importance of his role in holding Iranian authorities accountable…
UN Expert and Protesters Oppose Italy's Proposed Anti-Semitism Bill
Protesters in Rome and UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese are opposing a proposed anti-Semitism law in Italy, arguing it could suppress criticism of Israel. This…
UN Warns of Ethnic Cleansing as Israeli Settlers Establish New Outpost in West Bank
Israeli settlers have established a new illegal outpost in the occupied West Bank, prompting UN Special Rapporteur Albanese to accuse Israel of using settlers to…
UN Rapporteur: Israel Delegating Coercion to West Bank Settlers
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has stated that Israel is responsible for coercive actions in the West Bank and is outsourcing these actions to settlers.…
Khan's Removal Linked to Netanyahu's Arrest Warrant Efforts
The UN's special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories stated that the removal of ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan is linked to efforts to nullify…
European Parliament Representative Calls for the Cancellation of Death Sentences for Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi
Hanna Neumann from the European Parliament has called for the cancellation of death sentences for Kurdish political prisoners Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi, criticizing the…
Execution of Five More Prisoners in Iran
Five prisoners, including an Afghan citizen, were executed in Iran, with two sentenced for drug-related offenses and two for armed robbery. This marks a significant…
Shiban Prison in Ahvaz Joins the 'No to Execution Tuesdays' Campaign
Political prisoners in Shiban Prison in Ahvaz have joined the 'No to Execution Tuesdays' campaign, protesting against the increasing number of executions in Iran, especially…
The European Union Calls for Accountability for Violence and Human Rights Violations in Iran on the Second Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Death
On the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called for accountability for human rights violations in Iran, emphasizing the…
Human Rights Sources: The Islamic Republic Secretly Executed Milad Zahraei, a 21-Year-Old Imprisoned Protester
Milad Zahraei, a 21-year-old protester, was secretly executed in Iran without prior notice to his family. He was accused of killing an IRGC officer during…
Armita Garavand's Burial Amid 'Severe Security Measures'; Several Attendees Arrested
Armita Garavand, a 16-year-old girl, was buried in Tehran under heavy security after dying from injuries sustained during an altercation with a morality police officer…
Kurdistan Human Rights Association-Geneva Report Released; Arrests, Torture, Killings, and Executions of Kurdish Citizens Continue
The Kurdistan Human Rights Association-Geneva has released a report detailing ongoing human rights violations against Kurdish citizens in Iran, including arrests, torture, and executions. The…
Commentary: Zarif and the Extremism of Distorting Iran's Realities
Javad Zarif's recent comments defending compulsory hijab and the Iranian regime's policies have sparked public backlash in Iran. His statements, perceived as distortions of reality,…