Parliamentary Bill Targets Minorities in Iran, Warns HR Organization
A human rights organization, ARTICLE 19, has expressed concern over an Iranian parliamentary motion to add two articles to the country's Penal Code for "insulting legally-recognized religions and Iranian ethnicities." ARTICLE 19 warns that the draft motion passes, it will further erode citizens' rights to freedoms of expression and religion. "Instead of bringing the Penal Code in line with international human rights law, Iranian lawmakers have taken steps to further cement and solidify discrimination... Читать дальше...