UNHRC Votes to Scrutinise Iran’s Repression, Extends Human Rights Probe Mandate
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Published: Jan 24, 2026, 17:06 IST | Updated: Jan 24, 2026, 17:06 IST
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The UN Human Rights Council held a special session and voted to extend mandates to scrutinise Iran’s violent crackdown on protests, expanding the fact-finding mission’s work for two more years and the special rapporteur’s monitoring for another year. The resolution condemns abuses and urges Iranian authorities to end brutal repression and protect human rights. Support and opposition among member states highlight global divisions over accountability.
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