# Amnesty accuses Iran of crimes against humanity

> Amnesty International has accused Iranian authorities of committing crimes against humanity during the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom crackdown, saying more than 500 people, including 71 children, were killed and that the violence disproportionately targeted Kurdish and Baluchi communities.

- Published: 2026-09-17T19:41:50.943Z
- Updated: 2026-09-19T16:01:52.211Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom crackdown, Amnesty International, Der Oberste Gerichtshof des Landes, Iran Human Rights (IHR) und Gemeinsam gegen die Todesstrafe (ECPM), Iran Human Rights (IHR) und der französischen Organisation Gemeinsam gegen die Todesstrafe (ECPM), Irans Justiz, Lisa Dittmer, Menschenrechtsgruppen, Menschenrechtsorganisationen

## How it developed

- 2026-09-17T19:41:50.943Z - France 24 English: [Amnesty accuses Iran of crimes against humanity](https://www.france24.com/en/amnesty-accuses-iran-of-crimes-against-humanity)
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- 2026-09-19T10:01:33.578Z - DW German: [Iran vollstreckt Todesurteil gegen angeblichen Mossad-Spion](https://www.dw.com/de/iran-vollstreckt-todesurteil-gegen-angeblichen-mossad-spion-israel-iran-krieg/a-79336671?maca=de-rss-de-top-1016-rdf)

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