The Asia Journalist Association (AJA) urged Iranian authorities to halt the use of force against civilians and ensure press freedom amid intensifying nationwide protests that have left scores dead and shaken the country’s stability. In a statement issued Thursday, the Seoul-based journalist network expressed “deep concern” over the escalating situation in Iran, where demonstrations against rising prices and repressive state policies have been met with mass arrests and violent crackdowns. “AJA expresses its deepest sorrow over the continued loss of precious human lives,” the network said, condemning the heavy-handed suppression of protests and “indiscriminate detention of journalists.” The group warned that the attempts to silence the media would “only deepen mistrust and exacerbate the crisis.” The statement also cautioned that the turmoil could open the door for external interference, which might undermine Iran’s sovereignty and ignite broader instability across the Middle East — with potential consequences for peace throughout Asia. Calling for a peaceful resoluti
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