Iran rejects UNHRC decision to probe into suppression of protests

SANAA, Nov. 28 (YPA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry rejected the decision of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to open an international investigation into the suppression of the protests in the country.

“That the Islamic Republic opposes the special meeting of the UNHRC and considers the resolution issued by it “rejected,” the Ministry said in a statement, stressing that it “did not officially recognize the mission entrusted to it.

On Thursday, the UNHRC approved the resolution presented by Germany and Iceland, with 25 votes in favour, six against and 16 abstentions, during an emergency meeting of the Council in Geneva.

Iran referred to “the existence of the specialized committee, including lawyers and with the participation of independent representatives, “to investigate the death of Mrs. Mahsa Amini.

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