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Documents related to the 1988 massacre

In this section, you will find Iran’s constitution and penal code and other relevant documents and reports related to the human rights situation in Iran, with special focus on the 1988 massacre.

Khamenei Defends Fatwa Ordering 1988 Massacre in Iran

February 1, 2021

December 2020: UN experts echo call for international investigation into Iran’s 1988 massacre

December 9, 2020

Victims of Iran's 1988 massacre of political prisoners

December 2018: Amnesty International’s report on the 1988 massacre

August 8, 2019

April 2018: US Congress passes bill recognising 1988 massacre in Iran

April 27, 2018

March 2018: New report by UN Special Rapporteur on Iran reiterates need for investigation into 1988 massacre

March 21, 2018

Report: Civil society hearing into Iran's 1988 massacre

February 2018: Report of civil society hearing into Iran’s 1988 Massacre

February 10, 2018

October 2017: NEW JVMI REPORT – 1988 Massacre in Iran: Evidence of a Crime Against Humanity

October 20, 2017

Asma Jahangir UN Special Rapporteur on Iran

August 2017: New report by UN Special Rapporteur draws attention to Iran’s 1988 massacre

August 30, 2017

June 2017: Letter by UN Special Procedures to Iran over the crackdown on individuals seeking justice for the 1988 massacre

August 15, 2017