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EU, 30 nations condemn Iran executions of protesters
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced a joint statement by the European Union and 26 countries condemning Iran's executions of protesters. The statement, released on Wednesday, calls on Iran to listen to…
The Story in Brief
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced a joint statement by the European Union and 26 countries condemning Iran's executions of protesters. The statement, released on Wednesday, calls on Iran to listen to its people, take meaningful steps to respect human rights, immediately end the death penalty, and release all arbitrarily detained individuals. NDTV reports the group includes the UK, France, and over 30 other countries, joined by the EU's top diplomat. The difference in numbers likely reflects which nations signed on at the time of reporting.
The Indian Opinion
The joint statement is strong, but 26 or 30 countries out of 193 UN members is not a global chorus. Many Asian and African nations stayed silent, wary of setting a precedent on capital punishment. India, which retains the death penalty, has not joined. The real test is whether Iran will reduce executions or see this as Western interference. Watch for the number of executions in the coming weeks, that will show if words have any effect.
Sources (2): ndtv.com, economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
