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UK, France, 30 Nations Condemn Iran Executions
Thirty-one countries, including the UK, France, and Germany, along with the European Union's top diplomat, have issued a joint statement condemning Iran's ongoing executions of protesters. The statement described the use of…
The Story in Brief
Thirty-one countries, including the UK, France, and Germany, along with the European Union's top diplomat, have issued a joint statement condemning Iran's ongoing executions of protesters. The statement described the use of the death penalty as 'never justified' and called on Tehran to halt the executions immediately.
The protests began in September 2022 after the death of Mahsa Amini in custody. Iran has executed several people in connection with the unrest, drawing international outrage.
The Indian Opinion
Western condemnation is expected, but India's silence reflects its long-standing policy of non-interference in other nations' internal affairs. Yet the execution of protesters is hard to defend on any grounds, security or sovereignty do not justify killing those who took to the streets. The real test comes when the UN Human Rights Council tables a resolution: will India vote or abstain?
Source: ndtv.com
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