Germany, Britain and France Condemn Killing of Protesters in Iran

Germany, Britain and France condemned the killing of protesters in Iran, urging authorities to halt violence and respect freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.

French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Iranian authorities to stop violence against protesters and guarantee freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.

France’s presidency said on Friday, January 9, that the three European leaders expressed deep concern over reports of violence by Iranian security forces and strongly condemned the killing of demonstrators.

The Iran Human Rights organization, based in Norway, reported that at least 51 people, including nine children under the age of 18, have been killed during roughly two weeks of protests.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk called for “swift and independent” investigations into the reported killings and abuses.

Iran has faced repeated waves of nationwide protests in recent years, often sparked by economic hardship and social grievances before expanding into broader political demands.

Authorities have frequently responded with force, arrests and internet restrictions, drawing criticism from international human rights organizations.

Meanwhile, internet monitoring group NetBlocks confirmed that Iranian authorities have imposed nationwide internet shutdowns, further restricting access to information.

The coordinated European statement adds to mounting international pressure on Tehran as scrutiny intensifies over its handling of the ongoing unrest.

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