Iran

On the occasion of the 13 th of Aban (4 November), the High Council for Human Rights issued a statement emphasizing that this day serves as a reminder of the fundamental truth that freedom and human dignity are not privileges to be granted by global ...

A 300-percent rise in Afghan civilian deaths from US air raids: Report

Deaths of Afghan civilians in air raids carried out by the United States and its allies “increased dramatically” since 2017 when Washington loosened its criteria and escalated attacks on the Taliban, according to a report released on Mond...

Wedding ceremony halted due to Covid-19 restrictions

A wedding ceremony has been halted by the judicial order issued by the prosecutor of Torkaman County in Golestan Province.

Iran to neither negotiate nor compromise national interests

Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh stated on Monday that Iran will not negotiate over its national interests, neither through holding talks nor via reaching compromises.

Asylum seekers deprived of legal services in Kent barracks: Report

Lawyers have been denied access to an army barracks used to house asylum seekers to speak to dozens of clients who require urgent legal advice, the Guardian has learned, even as residents are moved directly to detention centers for removal from the U...

Student groups are guardians of Iranian nation identity: HCHR Secretary

In a meeting held on the occasion of the “Student’s Day” on Sunday, the Secretary of High Council for Human Rights met with different student groups and discussed their role in the promotion of the Iranian nation’s rights in t...

Violence erupts in new Paris protest against security law: Reports

Violence erupted in Paris for the second consecutive weekend at a mass protest against a new security law and police brutality, as demonstrators clashed with police, set alight vehicles and smashed shop windows.

Iran envoy wary of closure of Yemen Int. airport for humanitarian flights

Iranian Ambassador to Yemen in a message expressed outrage at continued closure of Sana'a Airport, calling for open service for the flights carrying humanitarian aid to Yemen exposed to severe shortage of food and medical supplies.

Germany should cooperate to allay suspicions on Gen. Soleimani assassination case: HR official

In a meeting with the German ambassador to Tehran, the Secretary of High Council for Human Rights demanded that Germany cooperate with the Iranian judicial system in order to eliminate suspicions on Gen. Soleimani assassination case and also complete...

Rape crisis in UK society: Report

Only a tiny fraction of reported rapes lead to a charge, let alone a court case. It’s time to overhaul this broken system

UN experts: France security law incompatible with human rights

UN experts have urged France to completely revise a proposed new security law, deeming it “incompatible” with international law and human rights.Five independent UN special reporters took the French government to task over the proposed legislation an...