Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly.

Expresses its concern at continuing reports of violations of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, and more specifically at the main criticisms of the Special Representative in his recent reports with regard to the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran; expresses its grave concern at the continued widespread use of the death penalty; also expresses its grave concern that there are continuing threats to the life of Mr. Salman Rushdie, as well as to individuals associated with his work, which appear to have the support of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran; regrets that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has still not permitted the Special Representative to visit the country; urges the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to carry out thorough, careful and impartial investigations into the assassination cases of the 3 Christian ministers mentioned in the report of the Special Representative; endorses the view of the Special Representative that the international monitoring of the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran should be continued.

Adopted 74-25-55, 94th meeting

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Adopted at the 94th plenary meeting, 23 Dec. 1994.