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

Expresses its concern at the continuing violations of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, in particular the high number of executions, cases of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the failure to meet international standards with regard to the administration of justice and the absence of due process of law, violations of the right to peaceful assembly and restrictions on the freedom of expression, thought, opinion and the press; also expresses its concern at the grave breaches of human rights of the Baha'is in the Islamic Republic of Iran and situations of discrimination against the members of this religious community, as well as at the discriminatory treatment of minorities by reason of their religious beliefs, including lack of adequate protection for the Christian minorities; further expresses its concern at the widespread discrimination against women; urges the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to refrain from activities against members of the Iranian opposition living abroad, and to cooperate wholeheartedly with the authorities of other countries in investigating and punishing offences reported by them; expresses its hope that the Special Representative will again be allowed to visit the Islamic Republic of Iran in the discharge of his mandate.

Adopted 79-30-54, 82nd meeting

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Adopted at the 82nd plenary meeting, 12 Dec. 1996.