human rights

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The first execution of a prisoner arrested and convicted in connection with the protests is understood to be imminent, human rights activists said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The UN human rights chief Volker Türk urged Iranian authorities to halt all forms of violence and repression against peaceful protesters immediately, his office said.

From BBC

Last week, the UN's human rights office said the elections would "take place in an environment marked by widespread repression and intimidation against the political opposition, human rights defenders, journalists and those with dissenting views".

From BBC

International news outlets are not allowed to work freely inside Iran and they are mostly relying on Iranian human rights groups who are active outside the country.

From BBC

Witnesses told researchers that children are becoming increasingly angry and are losing faith in principles such as peace and human rights.

From Science Daily