Increased number of executions in Iran, in particular the case of Mohammad Ghobadlou
TA-9-2024-0071 · P9_TA(2024)0071 · PE756.844
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Parliament's resolution condemns the increased number of executions in Iran, including that of Mohammad Ghobadlou, and calls for the abolition of the death penalty.¶ It demands the release of prisoners on death row and prisoners of conscience, including EU nationals Ahmadreza Djalali and Johan Floderus.¶ It calls for a new EU strategy on Iran, sanctions on officials and entities, and the designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organisation.¶¶ It urges investigations into human rights violations, monitoring of trials, criminal investigations into officials, and support for Iranian civil society and those fleeing Iran.¶¶¶ It calls on member states to support the renewal of UN mandates on Iran.¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the executions of peaceful demonstrators in Iran, including Mohammad Ghobadlou, and urges Iran to commute all death sentences and abolish the death penalty.¶
- Calls for the unconditional and immediate release of everyone arbitrarily on death row and all prisoners of conscience, including EU nationals Ahmadreza Djalali and Johan Floderus.¶
- Calls for a new and bold EU strategy on Iran, including countering its hostage diplomacy.¶
- Reiterates its call on the Council to designate the IRGC a terrorist organisation and impose further EU sanctions on officials and entities involved in serious human rights violations, including the Supreme Leader, the President and the Prosecutor-General.¶
- Condemns Iran's brutal repression of peaceful protesters, particularly women and minorities, and calls for an impartial, independent and transparent investigation into allegations of human rights violations.¶
- Calls on Iran to uphold due process and condemns appalling detention conditions, widespread use of torture, including sexual violence, and lack of access to medical treatment and legal representation.¶
- Urges member states to monitor trials and organise prison visits for prisoners of conscience, including EU nationals, in line with the EU Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders.¶
- Calls on member states to initiate criminal investigations into officials responsible for serious human rights violations, including under universal jurisdiction.¶
- Urges the Commission to increase technical and budgetary support for a strong and independent Iranian civil society, and calls on member states to facilitate visas, asylum and emergency grants for those fleeing Iran.¶
- Calls on member states to support the renewal of the mandates of the UN Special Rapporteur on Iran and the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission at the upcoming UN Human Rights Council session.¶
Who is affected
- Iran: urged to commute death sentences, abolish the death penalty, uphold due process, and release prisoners.¶¶¶
- EU member states: urged to monitor trials, investigate officials, facilitate visas and asylum, and support UN mandates.¶¶¶
- Council: called to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organisation and impose further sanctions.¶
- Commission: urged to increase technical and budgetary support for Iranian civil society.¶
- EU nationals and prisoners of conscience in Iran: called for their release and support.¶¶