Several U.S. lawmakers criticized “major” human rights abuses in Iran including executions and state persecution of religious minorities and homosexuals. The criticism was voiced in a June 19 Congressional subcommittee hearing focused on “Iran’s Abysmal Human Rights Record” under President Hassan Rohani, who came to power about a year ago. It comes as Iran, […]
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Rights groups criticize Iran for pre-election harassment
Human rights groups have criticized Iran for curbing dissidents and journalists before Friday’s presidential poll, the first since Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s disputed re-election ignited popular fury in 2009. From the disqualification of high-profile candidates to controls on campaigning and televised debates, the authorities have done all they can to prevent any repeat of the unrest. […]