More Iranians face executions over protests: UN rights chief
The Hill
by Ryan ManciniFebruary 28, 2026
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday warned that more Iranians face the risk of being executed after widespread anti-government protests last month. “I am horrified by reports that at least eight people, including two children, have been sentenced to death in connection with the protests,” Türk said in a speech…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/28/2026