Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
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Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile, has been appointed as the new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, taking over from Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein.…
UN Calls for Immediate Halt to Executions of Juvenile Offenders
The UN has called for an immediate halt to the execution of juvenile offenders in Iran, citing a troubling increase in such executions. Three juvenile…
Trump to the People of Iran: You Will Witness Great Support from America at the Right Time
Donald Trump expressed strong support for the recent protests in Iran, praising the Iranian people for opposing their government. He promised that the U.S. would…
Ratko Mladić, Commander of Bosnian Serbs, Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Genocide
Ratko Mladić, former commander of the Bosnian Serb Army, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for genocide and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian War.…
UN Commission Calls for Halt to Death Sentence of Murder Suspect of Setayesh Qureshi
The UN Human Rights Committee has called for Iran to halt the execution of Amir Hossein Pourjafar, who was convicted of murdering a seven-year-old Afghan…
UN Report on Severe Human Rights Violations in Crimea by Russia
The UN Human Rights Office has released a report detailing severe human rights violations in Crimea by Russian authorities since the annexation in 2014, including…
Raha Bahreini: Mr. Soltani's Imprisonment is a Great Injustice
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned Iran's ongoing human rights violations, particularly regarding freedom of expression. Raha Bahreini from Amnesty International highlighted the…
UN: Airstrikes on Raqqa Have Caused Heavy Civilian Casualties
The UN has reported significant civilian casualties due to airstrikes in Raqqa, Syria, as the US-led coalition intensifies its campaign against the Islamic State. Approximately…
UN Commissioner Calls for Investigation into Deaths of Bahraini Protesters
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for an investigation into the deaths of five protesters during a police raid in Bahrain. The…
Tehran Calls for the Termination of the UN Special Rapporteur's Mission on Human Rights in Iran
Iran has called for the termination of the UN special rapporteur's mission on human rights, claiming political bias while asserting its own compliance with human…
UN Calls on Turkey to Investigate Hundreds of Killings in Kurdish Regions
The UN Human Rights Office has urged Turkey to investigate hundreds of killings and human rights violations in Kurdish regions amid rising violence. The report…
Families of Drug Convicts Gather to Protest Death Sentences
Families of individuals sentenced to death for drug offenses protested outside the Iranian Parliament, urging the swift passage of a bill that would replace the…
Human Rights Headquarters Calls UN Rapporteur's Statement 'Unprofessional'
Mohammad Javad Larijani criticized the UN Special Rapporteur Asma Jahangir's statements regarding human rights violations in Iran, calling them unprofessional and unjustified. This exchange highlights…
Death Sentence of the Killer of Setayesh Qureshi Confirmed
The Supreme Court of Iran has confirmed the death sentence of a 17-year-old Iranian neighbor convicted of murdering and raping six-year-old Afghan girl Setayesh Qureshi.…
Two U.S. Election Candidates from the Perspective of Human Rights Defenders
Human rights defenders express skepticism about the commitment of U.S. presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to human rights issues, particularly concerning Iran. Critics…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Trump's Presidency is Dangerous for the World
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed serious concerns about Donald Trump's potential presidency, labeling him a dangerous global figure due to his…
The accused of murdering Setayesh Ghareishi has been sentenced to 'two executions'
A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced to two executions for the murder of Setayesh Ghareishi, a six-year-old Afghan girl. The case has sparked significant public…
Call for Increased Pressure on Saudi Arabia Regarding Coalition Attacks in Yemen
The Guardian reports on evidence of human rights violations by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, highlighting the targeting of civilian infrastructure. This has led to…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: The Judicial Process in Iran Has Fundamental Problems
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights criticized Iran for its lack of cooperation with the UN Human Rights Council and highlighted fundamental problems in…
Execution of 12 Drug Trafficking Suspects Despite Ahmad Shahid's Request to Halt Sentences
Twelve prisoners accused of drug trafficking were executed in Iran despite a UN official's request to halt their sentences. Ahmad Shahid criticized the Iranian government…