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Sat, 04/16/2011 - 08:36
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Iran urges UN prompt action on Bahrain
TEHRAN, April 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has sent a letter to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, calling on the UN to take prompt action to stop the blatant violation of human rights in Bahrain.
The security forces are violently suppressing the popular uprising in Bahrain and attacking people’s houses, and protesters are kidnapped and workers who have opposing views are being fired, Salehi said.
“But, unfortunately, it seems that the UN Security Council has ignored this issue and has not taken necessary measures while the council adopted different approach toward similar developments in other regional countries,” he said.
He went on to say, “The Bahrain uprising is similar to popular uprisings in countries like Tunisia and Egypt and the majority of people have risen up to campaign for their legitimate demands.”
Salehi also pointed to the foreign military involvement in the suppression of protests in Bahrain, saying the Bahrain crisis has no military solution.
“This issue (using foreign military forces against Bahrainis) will only complicate the situation and arouse the people’s resentment and emotions, getting the situation out of control,” he stated.
The top diplomat expressed deep concern over the ongoing developments in Bahrain, saying Iran can not look indifferently at the incidents and ignore their repercussions on the regional security. He said failing to resolve the issue will destabilize the region.
“So, the Iranian Foreign Ministry expect the UN to pay due attention to the crisis in Bahrain and take necessary actions promptly,” he added.
The security forces are violently suppressing the popular uprising in Bahrain and attacking people’s houses, and protesters are kidnapped and workers who have opposing views are being fired, Salehi said.
“But, unfortunately, it seems that the UN Security Council has ignored this issue and has not taken necessary measures while the council adopted different approach toward similar developments in other regional countries,” he said.
He went on to say, “The Bahrain uprising is similar to popular uprisings in countries like Tunisia and Egypt and the majority of people have risen up to campaign for their legitimate demands.”
Salehi also pointed to the foreign military involvement in the suppression of protests in Bahrain, saying the Bahrain crisis has no military solution.
“This issue (using foreign military forces against Bahrainis) will only complicate the situation and arouse the people’s resentment and emotions, getting the situation out of control,” he stated.
The top diplomat expressed deep concern over the ongoing developments in Bahrain, saying Iran can not look indifferently at the incidents and ignore their repercussions on the regional security. He said failing to resolve the issue will destabilize the region.
“So, the Iranian Foreign Ministry expect the UN to pay due attention to the crisis in Bahrain and take necessary actions promptly,” he added.
