Overview
- Foreign Minister Anita Anand said on Jan. 15 that a Canadian died "at the hands of the Iranian authorities" and called for an immediate end to state-led violence.
- Global Affairs Canada declined to release the victim’s identity, timing or circumstances, citing privacy, while consular officials are supporting the family in Canada.
- Canada’s updated travel advisory urges Canadians in Iran to depart now if they can do so safely.
- The Human Rights Activists News Agency reports at least 2,500 people killed since protests began in late December, with full verification constrained.
- Canada recently joined Australia and the European Union in denouncing killings, arbitrary arrests and intimidation targeting protesters.