UN experts urge Iran to stop execution of woman activist

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete December 23, 2025 at 11:11 PM

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UN experts and 400 women are urging Iran to halt the execution of Zahra Tabari, a 67-year-old women's rights activist. Tabari was arrested in April and convicted of "armed rebellion" in October for allegedly collaborating with a banned opposition group, based on limited evidence. The UN experts cite serious violations of international human rights law in Tabari's case, including unlawful arrest, denial of legal representation, and a brief trial. They argue that executing Tabari would constitute an arbitrary execution, as the evidence is insufficient and the charges stem from her activism. The experts also highlight that at least 51 others in Iran face the death penalty for similar national security offenses.

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