– Iran: Increased support for UN human rights scrutiny needed amid crackdown on dissent (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News March 1, 2018

ARTICLE 19 calls on States at the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) to stand with Iranians and civil society in calling for immediate reforms to protect freedom of expression and information in the country.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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