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Iran: UN rights expert warns prisoners of conscience at risk of death after prolonged hunger strike

Iran: UN rights expert warns prisoners of conscience at risk of death after prolonged hunger strike

Jan 10, 2017, at 01:48 pm

New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): Raising alarm over the health of several prisoners of conscience in Iran, who have been on a prolonged hunger strike contesting the legality of their detention, the United Nations expert on the human rights situation there urged the authorities to “immediately and unconditionally” release all those who have been arbitrarily arrested, detained and prosecuted for exercising their rights.

UN launches 'Nelson Mandela Rules' on improving treatment of prisoners

UN launches 'Nelson Mandela Rules' on improving treatment of prisoners

Oct 08, 2015, at 01:18 pm

New York, Oct 8 (IBNS): The United Nations on Wednesday launched the Revised Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, dubbed the 'Nelson Mandela Rules,' which Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed as "a great step forward" but also drew attention to three areas that could be strengthened from a human rights perspective.

Ban welcomes US decision on early release of 6,000 prisoners

Ban welcomes US decision on early release of 6,000 prisoners

Oct 08, 2015, at 01:06 pm

New York, Oct 8 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed on Tuesday the decision by the United States Government to release 6,000 inmates from federal penitentiaries in an effort to ease overcrowding in prisons and provide a degree of redress for persons who received disproportionately long sentences for non-violent drug-related offences.