Volker Türk & Iran
15 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated May 03, 2026
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International
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, is a key figure in this event, issuing warnings about the deteriorating safety of journalists globally and highlighting specific regions and types of threats.
Iran: Iranian journalists abroad are mentioned as targets of transnational repression and surveillance, indicating a broader pattern of threats to media workers.
May 01, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, reported that Iran has executed at least 21 people and arrested over 4,000 on national security charges since the war began.
Iran: Iran is under a naval blockade, facing military strikes, and has closed the Strait of Hormuz, severely impacting its economy with a falling currency and high inflation. It has also threatened military action against US forces and executed people.
Apr 30, 2026 · 52 articles
International
Volker Türk: As UN rights chief, Volker Türk called the scale of killing in Lebanon 'horrific', drawing international attention to the humanitarian impact of the conflict.
Iran: Iran is a central belligerent in the conflict, threatening to resume hostilities and launching missile and drone attacks on Gulf states, while also facing accusations of violating the ceasefire and having its 10-point plan disputed by the United States. Iran's actions directly impact global oil prices and regional stability.
Apr 08, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the United Nations human rights chief, warned that deaths from starvation in Gaza Strip could amount to a war crime.
Iran: Israel faces unresolved conflict with Iran, its regional arch-foe, adding to its geopolitical challenges.
Aug 22, 2025 · 13 articles
International
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, UN Human Rights Chief, described the scale of killing and destruction in Lebanon as horrific and defying belief, especially after a ceasefire agreement with Iran.
Iran: Iran is a key backer of Hezbollah and was involved in a broader war with the United States and Israel, which had a ceasefire announced. In response to the attacks on Lebanon, Iran halted oil tanker movements in the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 08, 2026 · 70 articles
International
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN Human Rights Chief, reported that at least 21 people have been executed in Iran since the start of the war.
Iran: Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to protect the nation's nuclear and missile capabilities, intensifying a standoff with the United States over the Strait of Hormuz and facing a US Navy blockade on its oil exports.
Apr 30, 2026 · 55 articles
Domestic
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN rights chief, urged Israel to repeal the death penalty law, citing inconsistencies with international legal obligations.
Mar 30, 2026 · 57 articles
International
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, condemned the scale of killing and destruction in Lebanon.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, deplored the rhetoric used by all parties, including the threats to annihilate a whole civilization.
Apr 05, 2026 · 42 articles
International
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN high commissioner for human rights, deplored the rhetoric used by all parties, including threats to annihilate a civilization and target civilian infrastructure.
Apr 07, 2026 · 165 articles
International
Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has deplored the rhetoric used by all parties, including threats to annihilate a whole civilization.
Apr 04, 2026 · 138 articles
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