Joint Statement by the EU and US calling on Iran to fulfil its human rights obligations

Summary: 8 February 2010, Brussels - Joint Statement by the European Union and the United States calling on the Iranian government to fulfil its human rights obligations

The European Union and the United States condemn the continuing human rights violations in Iran since the June 12 election. The large scale detentions and mass trials, the threatened execution of protestors, the intimidation of family members of those detained and the continuing denial to its citizens of the right to peaceful expression are contrary to human rights norms.

Our concerns are based on our commitment to universal respect for human rights. We are particularly concerned by the potential for further violence and repression during the coming days, especially around the anniversary of the Islamic Republic's founding on 11 February. We call on the Government of Iran to live up to its international human rights obligations, to end its abuses against its own people, to hold accountable those who have committed the abuses and to release those who are exercising their rights.

    * Ref: CL10-037EN
    * EU source: Council
    * UN forum:
    * Date: 8/2/2010

Source:
http://www.europa-eu-un.org/articles/en/article_9471_en.htm