UN Mission Alleges Crimes Against Humanity in Iranian Protest Crackdown
A UN fact-finding mission has concluded that Iranian forces committed crimes against humanity during crackdowns on protests.
A United Nations fact-finding mission has alleged that Iranian security forces committed crimes against humanity in their response to protests, according to reporting by Al Jazeera. The mission's findings are based on investigations into state actions during recent demonstration crackdowns.
The allegations represent a significant international scrutiny of Iran's handling of civil unrest. Iran has not immediately responded to the UN mission's conclusions.
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- UN mission alleges crimes against humanity in Iranian protest crackdown — Al Jazeera — All
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