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UN urges accountability over reported violence in Iran but says hard casualty figures not confirmed
United Nations · January 27, 2026
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Summary
Asked about reports that Iran protest deaths may exceed 30,000, the UN spokesperson said the Secretariat has seen various reported figures but no 'hard numbers' and reiterated calls for investigations and respect for rights.
Journalists asked the UN spokesperson about new reports and videos alleging a large death toll in Iran’s recent protests. The spokesperson said that while the Secretariat has seen various numbers being reported, it does not have verified casualty figures.
"We don't have any hard numbers on exactly how many people were killed by the…
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