In a report to the Human Rights Council, the United Nations Secretary General has highlighted Iran’s government’s absolute failure to investigate violations of November 2019 protests and for harassing those seeking accountability, especially witnesses who testified at the Iran Atrocities (Aban) Tribunal. The report
London, 21 June 2022: The judgement of the Iran Atrocities Tribunal, ‘Aban Tribunal,’ has been postponed until further notice. The judgement was originally planned to be heard in June 2022, but due to the surge in Ukrainian refugees, the processing of visas for those who
Two years after blood was spilled on Iran’s streets, a group of 6 internationally renowned lawyers sat on a panel in London to hear the repressed cries of hundreds. For over two years, those involved in the November 2019 protests, that began due to a
London,19 APRIL 2022 – The Panel of the Aban Tribunal are deeply concerned about recent reports that certain individuals who testified before it, as well as family members, have faced reprisals connected to their testimony, by agents of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In particular,
London, 07 April 2022: 15 human rights organisations, including Amnesty International, Frontline Defenders, Article 19, Together against the Death Penalty (EPCM) and 11 national NGOs, have issued a statement requesting international bodies such as the UN to take necessary action to stop the Iranian government’s harassment
A formal letter sent to the Iranian embassy from International People’s Tribunal Counsel implores investigation into the crimes committed during the November 2019 protests after officials call to end the proceedings. This letter, undersigned by Hamid Sabi and Regina Paulose, co-Counsels to the Iran
After the second hearing of Aban Tribunal from February 4th-6th, where families of victims, protestors and current and former security and judicial officials testified, Saeid Khatibzadeh, the spokesperson for Iran’s ministry of foreign affairs referred to the process of the Tribunal as a “show” and
According to evidence received from 440 witnesses, 219 of whom have been verified, the Aban Tribunal Counsel has accused 160 Islamic Republic officials of crimes against humanity during the November 2019 protests. Their cases can be accessed here. Ali Khamenei, The the Supreme Leader
London, 27 January 2022: An international people’s tribunal investigating Iranian authorities for allegations of crimes against humanity (including murder, torture and rape) will open its second set of hearings on February 4th, 2022, as over 100 more witnesses come forward with new evidence. The
The Iran Atrocities Tribunal, also known as the Aban Tribunal, has adjourned after five days of heart wrenching testimonies told to the world by dozens of eyewitnesses, some speaking for the first time. Welcoming the Islamic Republic of Iran to submit any defence they may
The Tribunal’s launch was officially announced on the anniversary of the atrocities (15-17 November 2020). The hearings will be held from 10-14th November 2021 in London, with the Tribunal’s Judgment to be announced in early 2022.