Iran rejects UN rights resolution condemning protest killings

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Maziar MotamediJanuary 24, 2026 at 04:54 PM

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Iran rejected a UN Human Rights Council resolution condemning its violent crackdown on peaceful protests, which resulted in thousands of deaths. The resolution, passed in Geneva with 25 votes in favor, called on Iran to halt arrests and prevent human rights violations. Iran countered that the resolution's Western sponsors have historically disregarded Iranian human rights through sanctions. Iran claims 3,117 people died during the unrest, blaming "terrorists" for most deaths. However, HRANA reports at least 5,137 confirmed deaths, and a UN special rapporteur suggests the toll could be much higher.

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