UN expert suggests Iran may have committed crimes against humanity

Iran's authorities have committed violations that may amount to crimes against humanity, including murder, imprisonment, enforced disappearances, torture, rape, sexual violence, and persecution, according to a UN-appointed expert. The violations were committed in the wake of protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in custody last September. The expert cited evidence that Amini died "as a result of beatings by the state morality police". The expert also said that 71 children were killed in the crackdown, and women's breasts and genitals were targeted. Iran has executed 143 people since January following "grossly unfair trials".