A UN committee has approved a resolution expressing deep concern about rights violations in Iran, noting the “alarmingly high frequency” of the use of the death penalty. The UN General Assembly human rights committee passed the resolution on November 18 with 78 yes votes from member countries, with 35 voting no and 69 abstaining. […]
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UN committee takes no action on Iran envoy dispute
A U.N. committee took no action Tuesday on the U.S. refusal to grant a visa to Iran’s chosen ambassador to the United Nations after hearing from both sides. The Committee on Relations with the Host Country could have made a recommendation to the 193-member General Assembly or asked the U.N. legal office for an […]