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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.

1988 Massacre Documents

UN raises concern over destruction of graves of political prisoners of the 1980s in Iran

Published on: December 2, 2025 Comments: No Comments

1988 Massacre Documents

July 2024: Landmark ‘Atrocity Crimes’ Report by the UN Special Rapporteur on Iran

Published on: July 22, 2024 Comments: No Comments

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Khamenei Defends Fatwa Ordering 1988 Massacre in Iran

Published on: February 1, 2021 Comments: No Comments

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

Published on: December 9, 2020 Comments: No Comments

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

Published on: August 8, 2019 Comments: No Comments

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

Published on: April 27, 2018 Comments: No Comments

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

Published on: March 21, 2018 Comments: No Comments

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

Published on: February 10, 2018 Comments: No Comments

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

Published on: October 20, 2017 Comments: No Comments