Iran’s human rights record faces scrutiny after UN appointment

Iran (MNN) -- Human rights observers say Iran has been killing more protesters since the war began in late February.Executions have taken place nearly every week since mid-March. In the last month, 16 men – eight political prisoners and eight protesters – have been hanged in Iran.At the same time, a 54-nation UN panel chose the Islamic Republic to oversee a committee that shapes human rights policy. The United States was the only member nation to object to several selections, including Iran’s.(P