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Iran

July 3, 2015

European states continue to fund drug hangings as Iran executions spike

New analysis from the NGO Iran Human Rights shows over two thirds of executions in Iran so far this year can be linked to UN narcotics programmes funded by European states.
December 15, 2014

Report reveals £20 million UK funding for foreign drug executions

UK taxpayers’ money has enabled around 2,917 executions in Iran and more than 112 pending death sentences in Pakistan, says a report from legal charity Reprieve.
October 2, 2014

Iran executions raise alarm over European funding

Concerns have been raised about a new wave of executions in Iran, after it emerged that authorities in the country last week executed a man for 'heresy'
March 13, 2014

Iran executes 331 for drugs offences with UN and European support

Iran executed 331 people for drug-related charges in 2013, a new report published by the non-profit organisation Iran Human Rights reveals.
February 26, 2014

Churches' chief advocates justice and peace on Iran visit

Faith leaders, religious communities and governments can working together for justice and peace, says the WCC.
February 24, 2014

Modernity and spirituality dialogue takes place in Iran

The seventh round of a conversation between Christians and Muslims has been held in Tehran, Iran, this month.
January 20, 2014

Iran begins to curb uranium enrichment

The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed that Iran has begun curbing uranium enrichment a part of a deal which will see international sanction eased.
January 14, 2014

US peace and faith groups oppose new Iran sanctions

Sixty-two national peace, faith other NGOs have sent a letter to the US Senate, urging opposition to new sanctions against Iran.
December 30, 2013

Concern for Iranian exiles in Iraq after attack

The UN has called on Iraqi to ensure maximum security for 3,200 Iranian exiles in a camp near Baghdad airport.
November 30, 2013

Iran: historic achievement or historic mistake?

What worries many powers today are Iranian encroaching attempts to enrich high-grade uranium. Has the deal that has just been done alleviated those fears, or merely been a piece of window dressing? Regional commentator and Ekklesia associate Dr Harry Hagopian examines the complexities, political dynamics and regional (global, indeed) implications of the Iran nuclear deal.