The European Parliament has passed a resolution, condemning violence and persecution against Christians in Syria, Pakistan, and Iran. MEPs expressed “deep concern” on October 10 about the general situation of religious minorities in Pakistan, especially the Christian churches. They urged the authorities to overhaul the blasphemy laws, saying they can be misused against people […]
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Condemn Systemic Violations and Renew the UN Special Rapporteur’s Mandate
This week, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran joined 16 other human rights organizations in a joint letter asking the United Nations Human Rights Council to renew the mandate Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in Iran Ahmed Shaheed. The organizations also urged the council to “Strengthen the resolution of […]
UN Special Rapporteurs Condemn Ongoing Executions In Iran
Three United Nations Special Rapporteurs on Iran, summary executions and torture condemned the recent execution of four members of the Ahwazi Arab minority in Ahwaz’s Karoun Prison in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Following a reportedly unfair trial, they were sentenced to death and executed on or around 19 June 2012.
Iranian opposition student groups condemn storming of British embassy
Two opposition student organisations in Iran have condemned the storming of the British embassy, claiming those behind it were associated with the Islamic regime.
Iranian activists condemn military threats against Iran
A group of 110 activists in Iran has issued a statement condemning the military threats against their country.
UN Experts Condemn Hanging of 17-year-old Alireza Molla Soltani
GENEVA – Four United Nations experts* condemned the public execution by hanging of 17-year-old Alireza Molla Soltani, which was carried out yesterday, and the ongoing practice by the Iranian authorities, of executing people charged with drug-related offenses.
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.
U.S. Condemns Death Of Iranian Activist
The U.S. State Department has condemned the death of an Iranian activist during her father’s funeral,saying the death was the result of “reprehensible actions” by Iranian security forces.