(The Huffington Post) The British government has denounced the spate of recent executions and arrests in Iran, including the detention of a number of journalists over the past month, amid rising tensions between Tehran and London.
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Ashton calls for moratorium on executions in Iran
GVF — The European ’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy says she is “deeply concerned” about the alarming number of executions in Iran.
Deplorable conditions and secret executions in Langeroud Prison in Qom
According to human rights activists in Qom, the Central Qom Prison known as Langeroud Prison which is situated 10 kilometers from the old Qom- Kashan Road, has very bad conditions because of the large numbers of prisoners with limited facilities and the insulting treatment of prisoners by prison guards.
UN human rights body concerned over executions and minority rights
The United Nations committee tasked with reviewing compliance with international human rights treaties today voiced concern over Iran’s record on upholding the rights of religious and ethnic minorities, and the increasing number of executions in the country.
Iranian regime exposes children to public executions
Iran Human Rights – Following the October 12th public executions of four young men in Khomeini Shahr, the state-run Fars News Agency published more than 20 pictures showing the hangings and the spectators. In one of the pictures a small child is seen watching the executions.
UN human rights experts condemn executions in Iran
Ahmed Shaheed and three other special United Nation Rapporteurs have condemned the hanging of 17-year-old Alireza Mollasoltani and called for a halt to executions in Iran.