At least 841 people have been put to death by the government of Iran since the beginning of the year, ethnic minorities and migrants “targeted in a disproportionate manner”, said Ohchr spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani.
Certain executions have been carried out publicly, she added, with seven reported this year on the basis of the information available: “The actual situation could be different. This could be worse given the lack of transparency in the use of the death penalty. ”
Imminent executions
Eleven people are now faced with an imminent execution; Six were accused of “armed rebellion” because of their alleged membership in the Mojahedin-E-Khalq group.
Five others are in the death corridor in connection with their participation in the demonstrations of 2022, following the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini, who was detained by the so-called Iranian morality police for not having worn his hijab correctly.
Ms. Shamdasani reiterated the calls of the Chief of the UN Volker Türk rights so that Iran imposes a moratorium on the application of capital punishment, as a step towards its abolition.
The UN chief warns against “playing with fire” while the threat of nuclear test is looming
UN Secretary General António Guterres has issued a striking warning on the International day against nuclear testsUserping world leaders to stop the threat of renewed detonations.
“Stop playing with fire. It is now time to silence the bombs before speaking again, “he said in his message, which coincides with the 80th anniversary of the first nuclear test on July 16, 1945-in the desert of the New Mexico under the Manhattan project.
A deadly heritage
Since then, more than 2,000 nuclear tests have been carried out worldwide.
Atmospheric tests during the first decades of the nuclear era spread radioactive spinoffs through continents, contaminating land and seas, moving communities and leaving survivors confronted with health crises transmitted during generations.
International day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2009, following the closure of Kazakhstan on the Semipalatinsk test site.
He has since become a rallying point for governments, civil society and activists pressing the end of nuclear tests and progress towards complete disarmament.
Mr. Guterres stressed that nuclear tests remain a serious danger in the midst of increasing geopolitical tensions. He urged states to ratify the full nuclear testing treaty (CTBT), adopted by a large majority in 1996, but still not in force nearly three decades later.
“We must never forget the horrible heritage of more than 2,000 nuclear tests,” said the secretary general. “The world cannot accept this.”
Burkina Faso declares the coordinator of the UN Persona Non Grata
The UN chief expressed his regret of the authorities’ decision in Burkina Faso to declare the resident and humanitarian coordinator of the UN in the country, Carol Flore-Smereczniak, Persona Non Grata.
In a Friday declarationAntónio Guterres said the transitional authorities announced the diplomatic sanction declaring his unwelcome on August 18.
The UN chief expressed “full confidence” in his “professionalism and dedication and in the broader United Nations system in Burkina Faso”.
During her mandate, Ms. Flore-Smereczniak-who has now left the country-directed UN’s efforts in close collaboration with the Burkinabe authorities to support development initiatives and provide humanitarian assistance.
The UN will continue to support Burkinabe
The declaration underlines that the Charter of the United Nations Clearly shows that the doctrine of the non -grata person does not apply to officials of the UN, because the staff members appointed by the secretary general are responsible only for the organization, and the member states undertake to respect their international nature exclusively.
In accordance with the Charter, the United Nations play privileges and immunities, including the right of its staff to stay and do their compulsory work.
“Only the secretary general, as administrative director of the organization, has the power to decide – after a careful investigation – on the withdrawal of any heads of the United Nations.”
Mr. Guterres reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to continue to support the inhabitants of Burkina Faso and to continue working with the national authorities.
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