Defenders of human rights in Iran mourn the passing of Asma Jahangir
Sunday 11 February Defenders of human rights in Iran mourn the passing of Asma Jahangir It is with great sadness that we heard of the death of Ms. Asma Jahangir, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran. She passed away on February 11, 2018, and defenders of human rights, particularly those in Iran, […]
UN expert concerned at condition of prisoners on hunger strike in Iran
UN expert concerned at condition of prisoners on hunger strike in Iran GENEVA (31 August 2017) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Iran, Asma Jahangir, today expressed her deep concern about the situation of a number of prisoners who have been on prolonged hunger strike […]
Report on the death penalty in Azerbaijan’s cities in Iran (2015-2016)
Report on the death penalty in Azerbaijan’s cities in Iran (2015-2016) From October 2015 to October 2016, totally 588 people were sentenced to death in Iran. Out of this number, 504 people were hanged and executed in this country. During this period, 187 people were hanged in the mostly Azerbaijani Turkish populated provinces such as […]