AhlulBayt News Agency: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has once again condemned attacks targeting personnel and facilities of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) during the recent unrest in Iran, which Tehran says was backed by foreign actors.
According to IRNA, in a joint letter sent to Tehran on Wednesday, IFRC President Kate Forbes and Secretary General Jagan Chapagain expressed deep sorrow over the killing of Amir Ali Latifi, a member of the IRCS, and offered their condolences to his family, colleagues, and the wider Red Crescent community.
The letter, issued after the head of the Iranian Red Crescent called on the IFRC to denounce what Iran describes as a US-Israeli terrorist plot, also voiced serious concern over the injuries sustained by five other IRCS members while carrying out relief and rescue operations.
Expressing solidarity with the Iranian Red Crescent, Forbes and Chapagain said the IFRC stands firmly alongside the IRCS during this difficult time, emphasizing the federation’s commitment to protecting humanitarian workers worldwide.
“We condemn all attacks on humanitarian personnel and facilities and will continue to stress the need to respect and protect humanitarian workers,” the letter said, noting that Latifi’s dedication and service to the Iranian Red Crescent will be remembered.
Earlier, in a separate statement, IFRC Secretary General Chapagain conveyed his “deepest condolences” to Latifi’s family and fellow aid workers on behalf of the federation.
According to Iranian officials, on January 10 foreign-backed groups carried out attacks on public and private property, including ambulances, fire engines, and relief vehicles. One such attack in Gilan province resulted in the death of an IRCS worker and injuries to five others.
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