00:00The situation in Iran remains volatile after the authorities killed thousands in a lethal crackdown in January.
00:08Recent days have seen a new wave of protests at universities, making it clear that the underlying grievances remain.
00:16There are continued reports of repression, including arrests and pressure on academic spaces.
00:22Thousands of people are still missing.
00:24I am horrified by reports that at least eight people, including two children, have been sentenced to death in connection
00:32with the protests.
00:33Another 30 are reportedly at risk of the same sentence.
00:37I urge independent, impartial and transparent investigations, fair trial guarantees and an immediate moratorium on the death penalty.
00:46I am extremely alarmed about the potential for regional military escalation and its impact on civilians,
00:53and I hope the voice of reason prevails.
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