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UN calls for Iran protest deaths to be 'transparently' investigated

Amid rising unrest, the UN's human rights chief called on Friday for an "independent and transparent" investigation into all protest-related deaths in Iran, while simultaneously expressing alarm over the government's decision to cut internet access.

AFP WORLD
Published January 09,2026
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The UN's human rights chief on Friday called 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, said he was "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."