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UN rights chief calls for Iran protest deaths to be ‘transparently’ investigated
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe UN’s human rights chief calls for all protest deaths in Iran to be “independently and transparently” probed, while also expressing concern at the internet being cut in the country.
Volker Turk, in a statement, says he is “deeply disturbed by reports of violence” in the nationwide protests, saying: “Those responsible for any violations must be held to account in line with international norms and standards.”
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