According to Amnesty International, 82 individuals were killed by Iranian security in the eastern city of Zahedan on Thursday, including at least 66 on September 30.
The group went on to say that the actual death toll in Zahedan is “greater” than that and that the information it gathered indicates that security personnel had a “clear purpose – kill or gravely hurt” protestors.
According to the group, the Iranian government is disseminating “fake stories” in an effort to avoid taking responsibility for the deaths that occurred during the protests.
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 Mahsa Amini’s death and acts of violence against protesters,” be added to the EU blacklist in a text that was voted on 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, said during a discussion on the Iranian situation on Tuesday night in the European Parliament that “all alternatives, including restrictive measures,” are being considered.
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 restriction on tools that can be used for internal repression and tools that can be used to track or intercept phone calls over fixed or mobile networks. 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 the European Parliament’s President, Roberta Mezzola, declared that Mahsa Amini’s passing “marks a turning moment” on Monday evening at the opening of the session, the situation in Iran was also at the forefront of discussion.
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.”
Amnesty International: In the eastern city of Zahedan, Iranian security forces killed 82 civilians.
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