EU and dozens of nations denounce Iran's recent protester executions
The European Union together with 26 other states issued a joint statement condemning Iran for carrying out death sentences against protestors.
In a coordinated declaration, the EU and a coalition of 26 countries criticized Iran's execution of demonstrators. French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot presented the statement, urging Tehran to heed public demands. The signatories called for immediate cessation of the death penalty, respect for human rights, and the release of those detained without due process.
Why it matters
The condemnation signals heightened global scrutiny of Iran's human-rights record and could influence diplomatic relations.
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