A stark paradox currently emerging on the global stage is the appointment of a well-known human rights violator as the head of the United Nations Human
Prominent voices from within the Islamic Republic's inner circle of power – once spokesmen for the most radical factions – are now vehement in their criticism of Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader. They used the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death to drive home their condemnation. By Ali Sadrzadeh
Iran's authorities detain activists ahead of September 16 anniversary of death of 21-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody, sparking nationwide protests.