UN Probe Finds Iran Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity in 2022 Crackdown
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A U.N. fact-finding mission has concluded that Iran is responsible for the "physical violence" that led to the death of Mahsa Amini, sparking nationwide protests against the country's mandatory hijab laws and ruling theocracy. The report found that Iran committed "crimes against humanity" through its actions, including employing lethal force to suppress demonstrations and sexually assaulting detainees. The release of the report adds international pressure on Tehran amid wider Western concerns about its nuclear program and support for Russia in the war on Ukraine.
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- UN: Iran committed crimes against humanity during protest crackdown The Guardian
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