Wellington, New Zealand (HRNW) — The government of New Zealand has announced targeted sanctions against 40 officials from Iran over their alleged involvement in suppressing pro-democracy protests. Authorities in Tehran have rejected the move, calling it politically motivated.
Human rights advocates say the sanctions signal growing international pressure for accountability in cases of excessive force against peaceful demonstrators.
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