The European Parliament demanded on Thursday that sanctions be placed on Iranian officials responsible for Mahsa Amini’s death and the repression of the demonstrations that followed her passing in Iran.
European lawmakers gathered in Strasbourg demanded that “Iranian officials, especially all those associated with the morality police, who are found to have conspired or were responsible for the death of Mahsa Amini and the violence against protesters” be added to the EU blacklist in a resolution passed by a show of hands.
“Persons subject to restrictive measures owing to major human rights breaches in Iran” are included on this list.
Josep Borrell, the head of the EU’s foreign policy, stated during a discussion on the Iranian situation on Tuesday in the European Parliament that “all alternatives, including restrictive ones, are under consideration.
Additionally, the European Parliament ruled that the restrictions placed on “leaders of the Revolutionary Guards” must remain in place.
On April 12, 2011, the European Union enacted punitive measures to address grave violations of human rights in Iran.
On March 23, 2012, more measures were introduced, including a ban on technology that can be used to monitor or intercept telephone communications over fixed or mobile networks as well as equipment that can be used for internal repression. These penalties are in effect until 2023.
Abeer Al-Sahlani, a European-Swedish lawmaker of Iraqi descent, cut her hair in front of the legislature on Tuesday night during a debate in order to show her support for the fight of Iranian women.
When Roberta Mezzola, the President of the European Parliament, declared Monday evening at the opening of the session that Mahsa Amini’s death had occurred, the situation in Iran was also at the forefront of a discussion at the beginning of the plenary session of the European Parliament “is a pivotal moment. ”
She stated, “I will tell you, you are not alone, we are with you, and this European Parliament stands proudly with all those who demand change. To every girl who is struggling for her rights in Iran, I will tell you, we are with you.”
The European Parliament decides to penalise Iran.
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