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Canada Condemns Iran's Killing of Citizen as G7 Threatens New Sanctions

Canada has condemned the killing of one of its citizens by Iranian authorities, with Foreign Minister Anita Anand calling for an end to the regime's violence. The G7 foreign ministers, meeting in Ottawa, warned they are prepared to impose additional restrictive measures if Iran's crackdown on protests continues. The United Nations Human Rights High Commissioner stated the killing of peaceful demonstrators must stop, as estimates of deaths exceed 2,500. The report comes amid U.S. threats and Iran's denial of an imminent execution warrant for a protester.

Key Points: Canada Condemns Iranian Killing, G7 Threatens More Sanctions

  • Canada condemns killing of its citizen
  • G7 threatens more sanctions on Iran
  • UN rights chief decries violence against protesters
  • Estimates of protest deaths exceed 2,500
  • Iran denies imminent execution of protester
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Canada condemns killing of citizen in Iran; G7 threatens more restrictions

Canada condemns the killing of a citizen in Iran. G7 warns of new sanctions over Iran's violent crackdown on protests and human rights violations.

"Canada condemns and calls for an immediate end to the Iranian regime's violence - Foreign Minister Anita Anand"

Ottawa, Jan 15

Canada has condemned on Thursday the killing of its citizen by Iranian authorities and demanded an end to the repression in that country convulsed by weeks of citizens' protests against the regime.

Foreign Minister Anita Anand, confirmed the death in a post on X and said, "Peaceful protests by the Iranian people -- asking that their voices be heard in the face of the Iranian regime's repression and ongoing human rights violations - has led the regime to flagrantly disregard human life".

"Canada condemns and calls for an immediate end to the Iranian regime's violence", she added.

Neither she nor the foreign ministry identified the victim or give details about the killing, such as when or where it happened.

On Wednesday, the foreign ministers of the G7 - the group of industrialised democracies - in statement issued in Ottawa warned, that they "remain prepared to impose additional restrictive measures if Iran continues to crack down on protests and dissent in violation of international human rights obligations".

"We are deeply alarmed at the high level of reported deaths and injuries. We condemn the deliberate use of violence and the killing of protestors, arbitrary detention, and intimidation tactics by security forces against demonstrators", they said.

The report of the Canadian's killing came as US President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran if the violence against protesters continued.

Trump said on Wednesday that the US has been told that the killings of protesters will stop, and Iran said on Thursday that it was not issuing a death warrant for protester, who was said to be facing imminent execution.

United Nations Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Turk said this week, "The killing of peaceful demonstrators must stop, and the labelling of protesters as 'terrorists' to justify violence against them is unacceptable".

His office said that several hospitals are reportedly overwhelmed by the number of casualties, including children.

Estimates of killing by human rights groups exceed 2,500, but with the internet and most lines of communications cut, it has been difficult to get accurate tallies.

According to the Canadian foreign ministry, 3,054 Canadian citizens and permanent residents were in Iran.

It asked them to leave the country.

In 2003, an Iranian-Canadian freelance photographer Zahra Kazemi who was arrested in Tehran died in custody.

- IANS

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Rohit P
G7 threats are good, but where is the action? Sanctions often hurt ordinary citizens more than the regime. The international community needs a more effective strategy. Thoughts with the families of all victims.
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Aman W
Respectfully, while this situation is tragic, Canada and the G7 must also look inward. Human rights violations happen in many allied countries too. Consistency is key for global credibility. Just my two paise.
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Sarah B
The report of overwhelmed hospitals and children being casualties is just devastating. The world needs to find a way to provide humanitarian aid directly to the people, bypassing the government if necessary.
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Vikram M
Cutting internet and communications to hide the truth is a cowardly act. India has also faced challenges with internet shutdowns. Transparency is non-negotiable for any government claiming legitimacy.
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Karthik V
The mention of the 2003 case shows this is a long-standing pattern. It's high time for concrete international pressure. Hope the 3000+ Canadians there can leave safely. Jai Hind.

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