UN rights chief: Shocked by excessive violence in Iran
The UN's human rights chief says she is shocked by the recent violence in Iran and has urged the government to keep security forces from using excessive force.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay says the information available indicates that security forces and pro-government Basij militiamen have used excessive violence against anti-government protesters. Pillay said Wednesday she is "shocked by the upsurge in deaths, injuries and arrests." (AP)
