UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
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36 total articles tracked
May 2016
May 30, 2016
Narges Mohammadi: I Will Not Appeal My 10-Year Prison Sentence
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian human rights activist, has decided not to appeal her 10-year prison sentence as a protest against the oppressive actions of…
May 27, 2016
Hamas Announces Execution of 13 Convicts in Public
Hamas plans to execute thirteen Palestinians publicly, prioritizing Islamic law over human rights concerns. The Palestinian Authority's Mahmoud Abbas has limited power to intervene, as…
May 21, 2016
US Representative at the UN Protests Narges Mohammadi's Prison Sentence
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian human rights activist, has had her prison sentence extended to 10 years following a controversial court ruling. US Representative Samantha…