A/RES/48/145 Page 2 and Protection of Minorities, including the most recent, resolution 1993/14 of 20 August 1993, 4/ Noting that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has responded to the request of the Special Representative of the Commission on Human Rights for information concerning allegations of human rights violations in that country, but that it did not allow him to pay a fourth visit to the country so that he might obtain direct and first-hand information on the current human rights situation there, Reaffirming that Governments are accountable for assassinations and attacks by their agents against persons on the territory of another State, as well as for the incitement, approval or wilful condoning of such acts, Noting the observation of the Special Representative that there is enough evidence to show that it is entirely proper for the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran to remain under international scrutiny, 5/ Noting also that the Subcommission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, in its resolution 1993/14, has condemned the continuing flagrant violations of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Noting further the concluding observations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Human Rights Committee and the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1. Takes note with appreciation of the interim report of the Special Representative of the Commission on Human Rights 6/ and the considerations and observations contained therein; 2. Expresses its deep concern at continuing reports of violations of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran; 3. Expresses its concern more specifically at the main criticisms of the Special Representative with regard to the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran, namely, the high number of executions, cases of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the standard of the administration of justice, the absence of guarantees of due process of law, discriminatory treatment of certain groups of citizens by reason of their religious beliefs, notably the Baha’is, whose existence as a viable religious community is threatened, and restrictions on the freedom of expression, thought, opinion and the press, and that, as noted by the Special Representative, there is continued discrimination against women; __________ 4/ See E/CN.4/1994/2-E/CN.4/Sub.2/1993/45, chap. II, sect. A. 5/ See A/48/526, annex, para. 130. 6/ A/48/526, annex. /...