The murder of a woman in police custody sparked anti-government riots, and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded with Iranian security forces not to retaliate with “unnecessary or disproportionate action” against the demonstrators.
According to Stephane Dujarric, a spokesman for Guterres, he also asked everyone to exhibit prudence to stop the situation from getting worse.
Dujarric told reporters in New York, “We are concerned by reports of nonviolent protests being met with excessive use of force, resulting in scores of deaths and injuries. We further request that the government uphold the freedoms of speech, association, and peaceful assembly.
According to Dujarric, at a discussion between Guterres and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on the eve of the annual United Nations summit, Guterres brought up the subject of human rights.
The story of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who passed away last week after being detained by the morality police for “unsuitable dress,” has angered Iranians.
According to Dujarric, Guterres demanded “a swift, impartial and effective investigation by an independent competent authority” into the passing of Amini.
According to Dujarric, at a discussion between Guterres and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on the eve of the annual United Nations summit, Guterres brought up the subject of human rights.
The story of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who passed away last week after being detained by the morality police for “unsuitable dress,” has angered Iranians.
According to Dujarric, Guterres demanded “a swift, impartial and effective investigation by an independent competent authority” into the passing of Amini.
The Iranian government was also asked by the UN to uphold women’s rights and put in place concrete safeguards to guard against other human rights abuses.
In an effort to quell the nation-wide anti-government unrest, state-organized protests were held in numerous Iranian cities on Friday, with demonstrators demanding the execution of those they called “rioters.”
