Archive for June 2015

Silencing journalist and activists weakens protection of human rights in Iran, UN expert warns

United Nations Special Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed

GENEVA (5 June 2015) – OHCHR –The detention of journalists and human rights defenders weakens the protection of human rights of all in Iran, United Nations Special Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed has said today, expressing serious concerns at the arbitrary and unlawful arrest, detention and prosecution of journalists and rights activists in the country.

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