EU "gravely concerned" over human rights violations in Iran
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20 June 2004
The European Union remains "gravely concerned" over the human rights situation in Iran, according to a damning statement released after the latest round of discussions on the issue between the European bloc and the Islamic republic.
"The European Union continues to be gravely concerned at the continued and numerous violations of human rights in Iran," said a statement issued by Ireland, the current holder of the EU presidency.
"These include unequal rights for women; the use of torture in prisons and other places of detention, and a culture of impunity for perpetrators," said the statement released by the Irish embassy here.
It also pointed to "the lack of an independent judiciary, the use of the death penalty, as well as reports of the continued use of amputations and other cruel punishments; a continuing campaign against journalists and others who seek to exercise their freedom of opinion and expression, a flawed electoral process which impedes the democratic choice of the Iranian people, and discrimination on religious grounds."
The statement stems from the fourth round of talks between the EU and Iran which took place here nearly a week ago.
20 June 2004
The European Union remains "gravely concerned" over the human rights situation in Iran, according to a damning statement released after the latest round of discussions on the issue between the European bloc and the Islamic republic.
"The European Union continues to be gravely concerned at the continued and numerous violations of human rights in Iran," said a statement issued by Ireland, the current holder of the EU presidency.
"These include unequal rights for women; the use of torture in prisons and other places of detention, and a culture of impunity for perpetrators," said the statement released by the Irish embassy here.
It also pointed to "the lack of an independent judiciary, the use of the death penalty, as well as reports of the continued use of amputations and other cruel punishments; a continuing campaign against journalists and others who seek to exercise their freedom of opinion and expression, a flawed electoral process which impedes the democratic choice of the Iranian people, and discrimination on religious grounds."
The statement stems from the fourth round of talks between the EU and Iran which took place here nearly a week ago.
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