Switzerland calls on Iran to end violence against protesters

Switzerland has voiced deep concern over arrests and deaths linked to ongoing protests in Iran, urging Iranian authorities to cease the use of force against demonstrators.

In a statement shared on X, the Swiss government said it is closely monitoring developments in Iran amid reports of mass detentions and fatalities during anti-government demonstrations, Caliber.Az reports.

#Iran | La #Suisse suit avec une grande préoccupation les nombreuses arrestations et décès liés aux manifestations en Iran.

La🇨🇭appelle les autorités iraniennes à mettre fin aux violences contre les manifestants et à garantir les droits humains et les libertés fondamentales de…

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The statement called on Iranian authorities to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms for all participants in the protests, emphasizing the need to safeguard the safety of civilians and ensure that peaceful demonstrators are protected.

By Vafa Guliyeva