Human Rights Council probe condemns online, app-based repression

The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran’s final report alleged ongoing serious rights violations by Iranian authorities following protests triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody, with violations including crimes against humanity and targeting of ethnic and religious minorities, women, and children. The State increased prosecutions against women defying the mandatory hijab, using online surveillance and State-sponsored vigilantism, resulting in executions and unfair trials. The report will be presented to the Human Rights Council, outlining the widespread violations and abuses documented by the independent Mission established in November 2022.

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