Iran's protest crackdown disproportionately targeting minorities, say UN experts
Government-led crackdowns on protesters in Iran have had a disproportionate impact on the country’s ethnic and religious minorities since 2022, particularly in the Kurd and Baluch communities, according to a new advocacy paper released by the Human Rights Council-appointed International Fact-Finding Mission on Monday.
Iran executes 2 men for killing security officer during protests: Reports
Tehran: Two men accused of killing a Basij officer during recent protests in Iran have been executed, Iranian media reported on Saturday.
300 people killed in recent unrest in Iran
Tehran/IBNS: At least 300 people have been killed in recent unrest in Iran following mass protests triggered by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who passed away while in police custody, Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said Tuesday.
Mahsa Amini protest: US to ease internet curbs for Iranians
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday said his government will ease internet curbs on Iran to counter Tehran's clampdown on protests which were sparked by a woman's death in police custody leading to 35 deaths in the worst unrest in Iran for years.
Independent rights experts sound alarm at Iran protest crackdown, internet blackout
New York/IBNS: Reports of killed and maimed demonstrators, and a continuing nationwide internet shutdown in Iran’s now week-long protests are of “grave concern”, and the Government and authorities must ensure rights of expression and opinion are protected, a UN group of independent experts said on Friday.
Iran protests: Live ammunition reportedly used, says UN human rights office
New York/IBNS: Reports indicating that dozens of people have been killed in continuing protests across Iran – some by live ammunition - are of deep concern, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), said on Tuesday.
One killed in Southern Iran during protests against gasoline price hike: Reports
Tehran/Sputnik/UNI: One person has been killed in the city of Sirjan, southern Iran, during protests against the recent surprise surge in gasoline prices, media reported on Saturday, citing the local authorities.
Time for change: Donald Trump tweets on Iran as protest continue
Washington, Jan 2 (IBNS): With the anti-government protests in Iran claiming 12 lives, US President Donald Trump has said the country should now witness a 'change'.