United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
دفتر مقابله با مواد مخدر و جرم سازمان ملل
UN agency
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View Timeline →UNODC Highlights Importance of Supporting Iran's Counter-Narcotics Efforts
The UNODC has released a report highlighting the importance of supporting Iran in its fight against narcotics. This support is deemed beneficial not only for…
UNODC Commends Iran's Success in Combating Drug Trafficking
The UNODC praised Iran for its successful efforts in combating transnational drug trafficking, particularly in seizing methamphetamine from Afghanistan. This recognition highlights the effectiveness and…
63 Organizations Urge UNODC and CND to Take Urgent Action Against Iran's Death Penalty for Drug Offenses
Sixty-three organizations have called on the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) to take urgent action…
Four Lawyers Request a UN Body to Halt Executions of Drug Offenders in Iran
Four Iranian lawyers have urged the UN to condition its cooperation with Iran on halting drug-related executions, citing human rights violations and ineffectiveness of the…
Britain Hosts '40 Percent' of Money Laundering in the World
A senior UK official revealed that approximately 40% of the world's money laundering occurs in Britain, particularly in overseas territories like the Cayman Islands. This…
Statement from Dozens of Human Rights Organizations Against Drug-Related Executions in Iran; Condition Cooperation with the Islamic Republic on Halting Executions
Over 80 human rights organizations have launched a campaign urging the UN to condition its cooperation with Iran on halting drug-related executions. The statement highlights…
UN: North Korean Hackers and Criminals Collaborate with Asian Money Laundering Networks
The UN has reported that North Korean hackers are collaborating with Southeast Asian criminals to exploit money laundering networks, particularly through casinos and cryptocurrency exchanges.…
Continued Drug Trafficking from Afghanistan to International Markets
The International Narcotics Control Board's annual report highlights the ongoing stability of heroin trafficking from Afghanistan to Europe despite increased opium cultivation. Turkey has reported…
Increase in Methamphetamine Addiction in Iran
Iran is experiencing a significant rise in methamphetamine addiction, particularly among young, urban, middle-class individuals, including many women. The lack of awareness about the drug's…