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A Canadian citizen has died in Iran “by the hands of the Iranian authorities,” in response to International Affairs Minister Anita Anand.
In a social media publish on Thursday, the minister referred to as on the regime to finish its violence in opposition to protesters. A minimum of 2,600 folks have been killed since demonstrations began in late December, in response to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists Information Company (HRANA).
“Peaceable protests by the Iranian folks — asking that their voices be heard within the face of the Iranian regime’s repression and ongoing human rights violations — has led the regime to flagrantly disregard human life,” Anand wrote.
“Our consular officers are involved with the sufferer’s household in Canada and my deepest condolences are with them presently.”
World Affairs Canada (GAC) confirmed Wednesday that it was conscious of the loss of life of a Canadian in Iran, however offered no additional particulars.
GAC is advising Canadians in Iran to go away the nation now if they’ll accomplish that safely.
Stress is heightened within the area, with U.S. President Donald Trump vowing “very sturdy motion” if Iran begins executing protesters.
The US is withdrawing some personnel from bases within the Center East, a U.S. official instructed media on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official mentioned Tehran had warned neighbours it will hit American bases if Washington strikes.
