Iran: Thousands of Prisoners at Risk
Thousands of detainees in Iran, including political prisoners and children, are at risk of injury and death from US and Israeli strikes, as well as atrocities by Iran's authorities. UN member states are urged to press Iran's authorities to release anyone arbitrarily detained and halt executions, prioritizing the protection of civilians.
Iran's authorities have detained thousands of people, including political prisoners and children, who are now at risk of injury and death. The detainees are vulnerable to US and Israeli strikes, as well as atrocities by Iran's authorities, including mass executions. Many were arrested for protesting or being perceived as dissidents. Human Rights Watch and Kurdistan Human Rights Network have called for the release of arbitrarily detained prisoners. Despite some releases, authorities continue to arrest and execute people, heightening fears of mass executions.
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