UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Sunday called on Iranian authorities to exercise restraint and refrain from “unnecessary or disproportionate” use of force against protestors leading to dozens of deaths and injuries in multiple locations across Iran.
“The rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly, as enshrined in international law, must be fully respected and protected,” he said in a statement issued by his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
“All Iranians must be able to express their grievances peacefully and without fear,” he said.
The Secretary-General, he said,was “shocked” by the reports of violence and excessive use of force by the Iranian authorities against protesters.
“He further urges steps that enable access to information in the country, including restoring communications.,” the statement added.
