The situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, especially in the context of the repression of nationwide protests starting on 28 December 2025

Condemnatory

Yes

Analysis

• The resolution deplores the “violent crackdown on peaceful protests” that began on December 28, 2025, citing reports of extrajudicial killings and arbitrary arrests. It is highly critical of the nationwide internet shutdown and the high number of executions carried out in 2025.
• The resolution also extends the mandates of the Fact-Finding Mission and the Special Rapporteur on Iran.
• Finally, its adoption during a Special Session further confirms its condemnatory nature.

Main Sponsors

Iceland, Germany, North Macedonia, Moldova, United Kingdom

Vote

Yes - 25, No - 7, Abstain - 14, Absent - 1

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Key Praise

None

Key Criticism

• "Deeply concerned by the protracted nationwide Internet shutdown and communication blackout imposed by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran since 8 January 2026…"
• "Alarmed at the high numbers of executions in 2025 in the Islamic Republic of Ira…"
• "Strongly deplores the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran, especially the violent crackdown of peaceful protests resulting in the deaths of thousands of persons, including children, and large numbers of injured individuals, as well as the arbitrary arrest and detention of thousands in connection with the nationwide protests that started on 28 December 2025."
• "Urges 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 killings…"
• "Calls upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to cease the targeted intimidation and harassment of victims, survivors and their families and to ensure their access to truth, justice and redress, including reparations, and that perpetrators are held fully accountable…"
• "Calls upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to create a safe and enabling environment for civil society, human rights defenders, journalists and media workers…"
• "Also calls upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately fully restore Internet access for all…"
• "Decides to extend the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran, for a further period of two years…"
• "Decides to extend the mandate of Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, for a further period of one year…"