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European Parliament Demands Tougher EU Sanctions on Iran Over Human Rights Violations

From Arab Times · () English

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  • The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning human rights violations in Iran with a strong majority.
  • MEPs called for expanded EU sanctions targeting Iranian officials and entities responsible for repression.
  • The resolution urged the abolition of the death penalty and the immediate release of all political prisoners.

In a decisive move, the European Parliament has overwhelmingly condemned the severe human rights violations occurring within Iran. With a resounding 516 votes in favor, 14 against, and 39 abstentions, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) adopted a resolution that not only denounces the widespread repression but also calls for a significant escalation of European Union sanctions against Iranian officials and entities implicated in these abuses.

The situation as one involving severe repression of protestors, and urged stronger international action in response.

· Members of the European Parliament (MEPs)Describing the human rights situation in Iran and calling for international action.

The resolution expresses profound solidarity with the Iranian people, painting a grim picture of the situation on the ground, characterized by "severe repression of protestors." Lawmakers are urging for more robust international action to address the ongoing crisis. A key focus of the condemnation is the egregious use of the death penalty as a tool to stifle political dissent, with the Parliament demanding its immediate abolition. Furthermore, the resolution strongly denounces reported secret executions of dissidents, including minors, which allegedly took place in March and April, and calls for the unconditional release of all political prisoners.

The use of the death penalty as a tool to suppress political dissent and called for its abolition.

· European Parliament resolutionCondemning the death penalty in Iran.

To ensure accountability, the MEPs have called for broader sanctions that specifically target those responsible for the repression. This includes measures against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and entities closely associated with the office of the Supreme Leader. The resolution also urges EU member states to implement travel restrictions for IRGC members and their affiliates, and to consider closing diplomatic missions that are allegedly involved in transnational repression activities. This comprehensive approach signals the Parliament's intent to exert significant diplomatic and economic pressure on the Iranian regime.

Demanded the immediate release of all political prisoners.

· European Parliament resolutionCalling for the release of political detainees in Iran.
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Originally published by Arab Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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