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June 2024

June 26, 2024

Associated Press Report: 'Elections' Increase Tensions Over Mandatory Hijab

As Iran approaches presidential elections, tensions over the enforcement of mandatory hijab are rising, with police intensifying crackdowns on women. The situation is reminiscent of…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 26, 2024
June 19, 2024

UN Human Rights Office: Israel 'likely violated' war laws in Gaza multiple times

The UN Human Rights Office has reported that the Israeli army likely violated war laws in Gaza, failing to distinguish between civilians and Hamas members.…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 19, 2024
June 18, 2024

A Senior UN Official Criticizes Ongoing Violent Repression in Iran

Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, criticized Iran's violent repression of women and girls over hijab laws, highlighting the government's new punitive…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 18, 2024
June 13, 2024

UN Agencies Demand Release of Their Staff in Yemen

UN agencies and NGOs have demanded the immediate release of their detained staff in Yemen, highlighting that such detentions are unprecedented and hinder humanitarian efforts.…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 13, 2024
June 11, 2024

UN Rejects Houthi Claims of 'Espionage' by Its Aid Workers

The UN has condemned the Houthi claims that detained aid workers are spies, urging their immediate release. This incident highlights the ongoing conflict in Yemen…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 11, 2024
June 8, 2024

The Death Sentence of Mohammad Javad Vafaee Sani, the Protesting Athlete, Has Been 'Revoked for the Second Time'

Mohammad Javad Vafaee Sani's death sentence has been revoked for the second time by Iran's Supreme Court. He was arrested during the November 2019 protests…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jun 8, 2024
June 4, 2024

Netanyahu's Largest Coalition Partner Supports Possible Agreement for Hostage Release

Netanyahu's coalition partner Shas supports a potential agreement for the release of hostages held by Hamas, despite opposition from other far-right partners. Qatar has proposed…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 4, 2024
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