Top UN Human Rights Official: `;Clear Violations`; of International Norms on Use of Force in Iran and `;Serious`; Human Rights Violations Against Protestors
(Payvand Iran News)

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet issued statement on December 6, in which she `;expressed alarm`; over the Iranian government`s violent response to the protests that broke out across the country after the government`s November 15 announcement of a steep gas price hike, stating that there were `;clear violations of international norms and standards on the use of force, and serious violations of human rights.`; -CHRI