More than 100 protesters may have been killed in the protests sparked in Iran against rising gas prices, Amnesty International said on Tuesday. The organization denounces the use of "lethal force" against "peaceful" gatherings.
"At least 106 protesters in 21 cities have been killed, according to credible reports," the human rights NGO said in a statement. "The actual toll could be much higher, with information suggesting up to 200 (people) killed".
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"Authenticated video footage, eyewitness testimony and information gathered from activists outside Iran demonstrate the existence of an atrocious penchant for murder within the Iranian security forces," he added.
human rights movement, on Twitter.
At least 106 protesters in 21 cities have been killed in #Iran, according to reports we have received. Verified video footage, eyewitness testimony & information gathered from activists outside Iran reveal a harrowing pattern of unlawful killings by Iranian security forces.
Amnesty International (@amnesty) November 19, 2019A spokesman for the Iranian judiciary had previously said the situation had returned to normal after several days of protest.
With AFP and Reuters