The UN investigator on human rights in Iran is calling for an independent inquiry into allegations of state-ordered executions of thousands of political prisoners in 1988 and the role played by President-elect Ebrahim Raisi as Tehran deputy prosecutor.
In an interview with Reuters, the investigator, Javaid Rehman, said that his office has gathered testimonies and evidence over the years. He added his office is ready to share them if the United Nations Human Rights Council or other body sets up an impartial investigation.
Read more