A/RES/50/188 Page 3 Taking note of the interim report of the Special Representative of 20 October 1995, 7/ and his intention to present a substantive report to the Commission on Human Rights, Taking into account the reports of the former Special Representative, including his report of 16 January 1995, 8/ Considering that continued international scrutiny of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the Islamic Republic of Iran is warranted and that the subject should remain on the agenda of the General Assembly, 1. Expresses its concern at violations of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, in particular the high number of executions, cases of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the failure to meet international standards with regard to the administration of justice, the absence of guarantees of due process of law, the discriminatory treatment of minorities by reason of their religious beliefs, notably the Baha’is, whose existence as a viable religious community in the Islamic Republic of Iran is threatened, lack of adequate protection for the Christian minorities, some members of which have been the target of intimidation and assassinations, excessive force in suppressing demonstrations, restrictions on the freedom of expression, thought, opinion and the press and widespread discrimination against women; 2. Urges the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as a State party to the International Covenants on Human Rights, to abide by its obligations freely undertaken under the Covenants and under other international instruments on human rights and to ensure that all individuals within its territory and subject to its jurisdiction, including religious groups, enjoy the rights recognized in those instruments; 3. Calls upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to implement existing agreements with international humanitarian organizations; 4. Also calls upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to take the necessary steps so that the visit of the Special Representative of the Commission on Human Rights on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran can take place as soon as possible and without conditions; 5. the life of work, which Republic of Expresses its grave concern that there are continuing threats to Mr. Salman Rushdie, as well as to individuals associated with his appear to have the support of the Government of the Islamic Iran; 6. Urges the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to refrain from activities against members of the Iranian opposition living abroad and to cooperate wholeheartedly with the authorities of other countries in investigating and punishing offences reported by them; 7. Requests the Secretary-General to give all necessary assistance to the Special Representative to enable him to discharge his mandate fully; 7/ See A/50/661. 8/ E/CN.4/1995/55. /...