Iran war: UN rights chief 'appalled' by arrests, executions
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 07:42 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle
The UN rights office reports ongoing executions, mass arrests, and a sweeping crackdown in Iran during the war, with thousands detained, causing the country's currency to hit a record low.
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