Human rights

Nauert: Tough action against Iran is to counter terror and improve human rights

The US State Department spokesperson said on his Twitter account that tough measures against Iran are needed to counter terrorism in…

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UN Committee Resolution Protesting Human Rights Violations in Iran

At the suggestion of Canada, the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution strongly condemning…

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“22 detainees linked to Ahvaz parade attack executed”

Reports from some human rights sources indicate that all 22 people who were killed after the attack on the Ahvaz parade…

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Nasrin Sotoudeh files complaint against Evin Prison chief

Nasrin Sotoudeh's lawyer announced that the imprisoned lawyer and human rights activist has been...

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Death sentence for prisoner accused of murdering under 18 in Iran

A prisoner in Sanandaj who committed murder before turning 18 has been sentenced by the Iranian judiciary to…

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Nasrin Sotoudeh wins Swedish PEN Award

Nasrin Sotoudeh, a lawyer and human rights activist who is currently imprisoned in the women's ward of Evin Prison, has won the...

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Tehran prosecutor's explanation about environmental activists' case: The judiciary can change the charges at any time

The Tehran Prosecutor's Office announced the issuance of indictments for eight environmental activists who have been in temporary detention since February...

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Zarif: US sanctions show disregard for human rights

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has described recent US sanctions against the Islamic Republic as a “disregard for human rights in all…

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