The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, denounced the “widespread and disproportionate use of force against non-violent protestors” in a statement of the Twenty-Eight on Sunday 8 December, describing it as “unacceptable”.
“The Iranian security forces’ disproportionate response to recent demonstrations has led to high numbers of deaths and injuries”, the High Representative stressed. He therefore urged the authorities to...