UN Rights Chief Alarmed by Rise in Iran Executions Since March
At least 56 people have been executed on national security charges in Iran since March, with concerns over fair trial guarantees and use of capital punishment to suppress dissent.
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At least 56 people have been executed on national security charges in Iran since March, with concerns over fair trial guarantees and use of capital punishment to suppress dissent.
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Ghazal Marzban, a Catholic prisoner in Tehran’s Evin prison, is on hunger strike as Christian arrests surge and the US calls for the release of political detainees.
Fox News Latest | Jul 9, 2026, 4:25 PM
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Death-row inmates protest Iran's executions and solitary confinement at the U.S.-sanctioned Ghezel Hesar Prison, raising international human rights concerns.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 2:33 AM
politics
President Trump announces upcoming negotiations with Iran, highlighting Gulf allies' role in facilitating talks and the preference for a diplomatic solution amid regional tensions.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 1:10 AM
global-institutions
Mass returns from Iran and Pakistan, combined with economic hardship and shrinking aid, increase vulnerability to exploitation for Afghan returnees, UN agencies report.
UN News | Jul 30, 2026, 7:30 PM
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Two young men were executed in Isfahan's Shahid Alikhani Square for alleged roles in January's protests, sparking condemnation and security crackdowns.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 12:42 AM
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The UN International Maritime Organization reports minimal vessel movement through the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing hostilities, raising concerns for thousands of stranded seafarers and global trade disruptions.
UN News | Jul 23, 2026, 2:29 PM
world
Several executions have been carried out in Iran this week as part of a campaign targeting those accused of fomenting unrest and espionage during the ongoing conflict with the United States.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 5:16 PM
world
Executions linked to recent protests are part of Iran’s campaign against alleged infiltrators amid ongoing tensions with the United States and Israel.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 4:52 PMglobal-institutions
The International Maritime Organization calls for restraint and dialogue following overnight strikes that killed at least two seafarers and disrupted a vital global shipping route.
UN News | Jul 14, 2026, 8:07 PM
global-institutions
At the first UN summit on AI governance, experts highlight increasing AI-related abuses, including child exploitation and online violence against women, urging global cooperation for regulation.
UN News | Jul 8, 2026, 1:30 AM
world
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk highlights a surge in executions linked to national security charges and protests, urging Iran to halt capital punishment.
Al Jazeera | Aug 5, 2026, 2:37 PM
world
Iran and Oman are drafting an agreement to reopen shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, but US opposition and blockade conditions complicate the deal's implementation.
Euronews | Aug 5, 2026, 3:44 AM
world
The US revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador following Brazil's delay in approving the US ambassador to Brasilia and denial of visas to US diplomats. Brazil has rejected the US decision.
Deutsche Welle | Aug 4, 2026, 10:45 PM
world
Thousands gathered in Gaza City to bury remains recovered nearly three years after an Israeli attack in Sabra, highlighting ongoing suffering amid unresolved recoveries.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 5:29 PM
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European Union interior ministers convened an emergency meeting amid criticism of Spain’s handling of a recent mass migrant crossing into Ceuta, with over 80 migrants reported dead.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 2:31 PM
world
The Rafi-Nia synagogue, a symbol of one of the Middle East’s largest Jewish communities outside Israel, was destroyed in an Israeli air strike on April 7, 2026, raising concerns among Iranian Jews about rising religious pressure and discrimination.
France 24 English | Aug 4, 2026, 9:24 AM
world
On August 3, 2026, clergy members and activists were arrested on Capitol Hill while protesting the Iran war and voting rights, seeking a meeting with Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 8:32 PM
politics
The lawsuit challenges the Trump administration’s removal of coverage for gender transition treatments in federal workers’ health insurance, citing violations of federal anti-discrimination laws.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 5:27 PM
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US President Donald Trump insists the US blockade on Iran will persist until Iran agrees to a deal or surrenders, amid Iran's negotiations with Oman over shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Deutsche Welle | Aug 3, 2026, 5:02 PM
general
Iranian officials confirm ongoing negotiations with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz but insist the strategic waterway will not fully reopen to pre-conflict conditions.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 3, 2026, 7:21 AM
world
As the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel enters its sixth month, Iranians report severe economic struggles and increased executions under the regime.
ABC Australia News | Aug 2, 2026, 7:41 PM
politics
The Trump administration’s new policy diverts asylum seekers directly to deportation court, raising alarms about family separations and violence against migrants.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 4:40 PM
world
New legislation in China aims to enforce national unity but raises concerns over the survival of minority languages and cultures.
ABC Australia News | Aug 1, 2026, 8:39 PMShowing 1-24 of 462 articles.