European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker European Commission Rue de la Loi / Wetstraat 200 1049 Brussels Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Dear President Juncker Iran Protests: the use of lethal force / shutting down of the internet As I am sure you are aware, since Friday 15 November 2019 nationwide demonstrations are taking place in Iran sparked by the sudden increase in petrol prices of 300%. Peaceful demonstrations turned violent when the security forces used tear gas and live ammunition ...
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This important meeting brought leading international experts together to discuss the issue of ‘Equality and Religious Freedom in Iran’. The mandate with which president Rohani took office in August 2013 was change and moderation. He appointed an advisor on minority issues and published a ‘Citizenship Charter’.
