Iranian Justice Minister's Speech Before UN Council Draws Protests
Demonstrators gathered outside the UN in Geneva and some diplomats left in protest over an address given by Iran's justice minister, who has been sanctioned by the EU over human rights violations. Alireza Avayi took the podium at the United Nations Human Rights Council late on February 27, slamming what he called "appalling deficiencies" at the UN and accusing Western powers of "exploiting human rights for their political ends." His presence spurred a protest outside the gates of the UN's European headquarters, with between 100 and 150 ...
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