The EU imposes further sanctions over serious human rights violations in Iran. The foreign ministers of the 27 member states unanimously decided on Monday in Brussels to introduce new punitive measures against those responsible in the country, several DPA diplomats have confirmed. In concrete terms, it would involve about 20 people and an organization. Further sanctions against Iran for supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine were also approved.
According to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, the punitive measures also apply to those responsible for the recent executions. Shortly before the start of the meeting of foreign ministers, it was announced that the Iranian authorities had executed a second demonstrator during the systemic protests.
Hanged for “War Against God”
According to justice, Majid-Resa R., accused of “waging war against God”, was publicly hanged on Monday in the northeastern city of Mashad. The man allegedly killed two members of the notorious paramilitary Basij militia with a knife during the November protests.
The rap musician Mohsen S. had already been executed last Thursday. His execution was the first known in connection with the systemic protests since mid-September. Mohsen S. allegedly attacked a Basij member with a gun, causing terror and blocking a road.
Demonstrators are unstoppable
The reason for the nationwide protests was the death of the Iranian Kurd Jina Mahsa Amini. She died in police custody on September 16 after being arrested by vice squad for violating Islamic dress code. Since her death, tens of thousands have demonstrated across the country against the government’s repressive course and Islamic rule system.
Source: Krone
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