7 months ago
UN Condemns Iran's Protest Crackdown
There have been big protests in Iran, and the government has been very strict in stopping them.
Many people have been hurt or killed, with different groups saying the number is at least 5,002.
The government says the protesters are causing trouble, but others say the government is being too harsh.
The United Nations is having a special meeting to talk about what's happening.
The internet in Iran has been cut off for two weeks, making it hard to know what's really going on.
Some countries are moving their military closer to Iran, and the leaders are saying strong things to each other.
The U.N. has decided to investigate what's happening in Iran and has asked Iran to stop being so harsh on the protesters.
The U.N. Human Rights Council condemned Iran for rights abuses and mandated an investigation into the recent crackdown on anti-government protests.
Activists report at least 5,002 people killed, including 4,716 demonstrators, 203 government-affiliated individuals, 43 children, and 40 civilians not participating in protests.
Iran's mission to the U.N. decried the rights council's 'politicised' resolution and rejected external interference, stating it has its own accountability mechanisms.
Twenty-five states voted in favor of the resolution, while seven, including China and India, voted against, and 14 abstained.
The U.S.-based HRANA rights group has verified 4,519 unrest-linked deaths and has 9,049 additional deaths under review.
- Who
- Iranian protesters, government forces, civilians, U.N. Human Rights Council, Iran's mission to the U.N.
- What
- A U.N. emergency session condemning Iran's crackdown on protests and mandating an investigation
- Where
- Across Iran; U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva
- When
- Protests began on December 28, with the current situation ongoing; U.N. session held on Friday, January 23
- Why
- To address the violent crackdown on protests and human rights violations in Iran
Key facts
- Death Toll
- At least 5,002 (activists), 3,000 (Iran), 4,519 (HRANA verified)
- Demonstrators Killed
- 4,716 (activists)
- Government-Affiliated Killed
- 203 (activists), 500 (Iranian official)
- Children Killed
- 43 (activists)
- Civilians Killed
- 40 (activists)
- People Detained
- 26,800 (activists)
- Internet Blackout Duration
- Two Weeks (activists)
- U.N. Emergency Session
- Scheduled for Friday (activists)
- Votes in Favor
- 25 (including France, Mexico, South Korea)
- Votes Against
- 7 (including China, India)
- Abstentions
- 14
Timeline
Iran jails 30 protesters, sparking unrest.
Crackdown follows, killing over 5,000.
UN calls emergency session on Iran's violence.
Quotes
UNHRC
United Nations Human Rights Council
“It urged the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to respect, protect and fulfil its human rights obligations and to take all measures necessary to stop and prevent extrajudicial killing, other forms of arbitrary deprivation of life, enforced disappearance, sexual and gender-based violence, arbitrary arrest and detention, incommunicado detention and torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, including against peaceful protesters.”
NDTV
“The UNHRC adopted the resolution in which it extended the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran for two years, and the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran for one year. The resolution also called for an urgent investigation by the Fact-Finding Mission, in the context of the repression of nationwide protests beginning 28 December 2025.”
NDTV
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
Ministry of External Affairs, India
“Indian citizens and PIOs currently in Iran should exercise due caution, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, and closely monitor news as well as the website and social media handles of the Embassy of India in Tehran.”
NDTV
“Indian nationals living in Iran on resident visas are advised to register with the Indian Embassy, if not already done so.”
NDTV
Mohammad Fathali
Ambassador of Iran to India
“I extend my sincere gratitude to the Government of India for its principled and firm support of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the UNHRC, including opposing an unjust and politically motivated resolution. This stance reflects India's commitment to justice, multilateralism, and national sovereignty.”
NDTV
S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister of India
“Received a call from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. We discussed the evolving situation in and around Iran.”
NDTV
Indian Government
Government of India
“In view of the ongoing developments in Iran, Indian nationals are once again strongly advised to avoid travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice.”
NDTV
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