Iran’s Foreign Ministry has issued a travel advisory for Iranian nationals to avoid “unnecessary trips” to France amid persisting protests against police brutality across the European country over the police killing of a teenager.
Nasser Kana’ani, the Foreign Ministry spokesman, made the remark in the early hours of Sunday as he called on the French police to exercise restraint in handling the nationwide protests sparked by the murder of 17-year-old Nahel M. on June 27 in the western Parisian suburb of Nanterre.
“Just like in the past, we advise the French government and police to heed the demands of the protesters while exercising restraint and avoiding violence,” Kana’ani said.
The Foreign Ministry spokesman noted that certain European countries’ “discriminatory treatment” of migrants and their refusal to accept and rectify their wrong behaviors migrants have caused unfavorable conditions for European citizens, including in France.
“The French government is expected to put an end to the violent treatment of its people by respecting the principles of human dignity, freedom of expression and the right of citizens to peaceful protests,” Kana’ani added.
Underlining that the Islamic Republic is closely monitoring the ongoing developments in France, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, “Due to the insecure and unpredictable situation in France, we urge our fellow Iranian compatriots living in this country to avoid unnecessary commuting in the city and going to conflict areas.”
Kana’ani also called on Iranian nationals to refrain from making unnecessary trips to France in the current chaotic situation.
