Iran executes first protester as human rights abuses come under international scrutiny

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

51% : The UN has signalled its concerns about the behaviour of the Iranian government by holding its first ever special human rights council session on Iran on November 25.
49% : At least 28 people, including three children, could face execution in connection with nationwide protests.
49% : Many question why there was no attempt to request a special session after the protests in Iran in November 2019.
46% :Iran regularly carries out executions.
39% : One reason for this shift in the UN human rights council's approach might be because of the deepening alliance between Russia and Iran and its impact on the Ukraine war.
35% : Iranian spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nasser Kanani said: "Iran will not have any cooperation with this politically motivated committee.
28% :Iran was hit by protests over enforced wearing of the hijab after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died following detention by the country's "morality police" for being dressed "incorrectly".
20% : This session was on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran and called for Iran to stop using violence and harassment against peaceful protesters.

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