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flag UN expert says Iran's crackdown may have killed 5,000+ civilians, urging urgent action to investigate potential crimes against humanity.

flag A UN human rights expert, Mai Sato, says Iran's crackdown on protests may have killed at least 5,000 civilians, with some reports citing up to 20,000 deaths, and warns that widespread abuses could amount to crimes against humanity. flag Speaking to ABC News, she urged an emergency UN Human Rights Council session to extend a fact-finding mission’s mandate beyond March to collect evidence for potential accountability, including ICC referrals or national prosecutions. flag Verified videos show extrajudicial killings and mass burials, while internet blackouts limit information, though some Iranians are sharing accounts via Starlink. flag The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting, with the U.S. favoring diplomacy over intervention.

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