UN Iran expert concerned about death sentences for protesters
Geneva, SwitzerlandReuters A UN-appointed independent expert on Iran voiced concern on Tuesday that the repression of protesters was intensifying, with authorities launching a “campaign” of sentencing them to death. The United Nations says more than 300 people have been killed so far and 14,000 arrested in protests that began after the 16th September death in […]
At least 90 people on death row in Iran aged under 18, say UN experts
At least 90 people on death row in Iran are under the age of 18, says a group of UN experts who are calling for authorities in the Middle Eastern nation to immediately put an end to the execution of those aged who were under 18 at the time of sentencing. Three UN experts – Asma […]