Controversy as Iran’s UN Ambassador to chair Social Forum
19 May 2023 |
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Iran has been chosen to chair the UN Human Rights Council 2023 Social Forum despite the massive repression of its citizens. Iranian activists note unprecedented pressure on civil society.
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