General News of Friday, 23 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Ghana has responded to allegations of human rights abuses by its government against its citizens during recent mass protests across the country. Reacting to an editorial published on GhanaWeb on January 19, 2026, titled “How Many More: Iranians in Ghana protest human rights abuses,” the embassy refuted claims that the Iranian government was responsible for the violence that erupted during the protests, which were alleged to have resulted in thousands of deaths. According to the embassy, the protests initially stemmed from the worsening economic situation in Iran, which it attributed to sanctions imposed by the United States. It said the demonstrations were peaceful at the onset and only turned violent due to the infiltration of terrorist elements and foreign interference. The embassy further stated that terrorist elements attacked civilians and security agencies, leading to the deaths and destruction recorded during the unrest.

Source: GhanaWeb January 23, 2026 17:20 UTC