In this open letter, 35 political parties, civil society organisations and broad coalitions warn of the imminent danger of mass executions of political prisoners in Iran following the bloody repression of recent protests. They call on the European Union to publicly demand an immediate halt to all executions, secure the unconditional release of political prisoners, pursue coordinated political and legal action against those responsible, and expand targeted human rights sanctions.<\/p>\n
The letter emphasises that the right to life, freedom of expression, the right to protest and assembly, and the right to a fair trial are universal and non-negotiable. Any delay in decisive international action could cost the lives of detainees now facing imminent execution.<\/p>\n
Urgent Open Letter<\/strong> Addressed to:<\/p>\n Ms Kaja Kallas<\/strong> Ms Roberta Metsola<\/strong> Madams,<\/p>\n We, the undersigned, write this open letter with deep concern and a sense of urgency regarding the escalating political repression in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the imminent danger of a new wave of mass executions.<\/p>\n Particularly following the bloody suppression of protests on 8 and 9 January, numerous alarming reports have emerged of the killing of a large number of citizens and the arrest of tens of thousands of people. Available evidence indicates that many detainees are subjected to torture, forced confessions, trials lacking even minimum international standards, and ultimately the risk of death sentences being issued and carried out.<\/p>\n According to credible reports by human rights organisations, the judiciary of the Islamic Republic is preparing the ground for the issuance of heavy sentences, including the death penalty, against protesters and civil activists by invoking charges such as \u201cmoharebeh\u201d<\/em> (enmity against God), \u201cefsad fel-arz\u201d<\/em> (corruption on earth), and \u201ccollaboration with foreign agents.\u201d The current trajectory shows serious indications of the formation of staged executions intended to create systematic fear within society.<\/p>\n At the same time, political and civil activists, journalists, women, workers, students, and members of various national, linguistic and cultural communities are facing mass arrests, torture, forced confessions and unfair trials solely for their peaceful activities.<\/p>\n These actions constitute a clear violation of the Islamic Republic of Iran\u2019s international obligations, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the fundamental principles of human rights. If continued, they may amount to gross and systematic human rights violations.<\/p>\n In light of the European Union\u2019s declared commitment to the defence of human rights and human dignity, we urge you, at this critical moment, to place the following urgent, concrete and effective measures on your agenda:<\/p>\n We emphasise that the right to life, freedom of expression, freedom of peaceful assembly and the right to a fair trial are universal and non-negotiable rights, and must under no circumstances be sacrificed to political or economic considerations.<\/p>\n Today, the danger of execution for many detainees is immediate and real. Any delay in effective action by the international community may cost the lives of individuals who have been targeted solely for exercising their fundamental rights.<\/p>\n We urge you, at this critical historical juncture, to fulfil your moral and political responsibility through decisive, public and practical action.<\/p>\n With respect,<\/p>\n Solidarity for Republic and Democracy in Iran<\/strong> Signatories:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThe first several organisations listed below are broad coalitions (umbrella formations) encompassing a wide range of groups, parties and organisations.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
\nRegarding the Imminent Danger of Mass Executions of Political Prisoners in Iran<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nHigh Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy<\/p>\n
\nPresident of the European Parliament<\/p>\n\n
\n(Hambastegi baraye Jomhouri va Demokrasi dar Iran)<\/p>\n\n
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\n(Hambastegi-ye Faragir baraye Azadi va Barabari dar Iran)<\/li>\n
\n(Kongreh-ye Melliyat-ha-ye Iran-e Federal)<\/li>\n
\n(Kongreh-ye Moshtarak-e Jomhouri-khahan-e Demokrat va Federal)<\/li>\n
\n(Shora-ye Bargozarkonandegan-e Kongreh-ye Jomhouri-khahan-e Demokrat-e Melli)<\/li>\n
\n(Shabakeh-ye Hambastegi baraye Hoqooq-e Bashar dar Iran)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
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\n(Ettehad-e Koln dar Defa az Mardom-e Iran)<\/li>\n
\n(Anjoman-e Zanan-e Irani-ye Almani \u2013 Koln)<\/li>\n
\n(Berlin Med \u2013 Kader-e Darman-e Berlin baraye Hoqooq-e Bashar va Demokrasi)<\/li>\n
\n(Hezb-e Hayat-e Azad-e Kurdistan \u2013 PJAK)<\/li>\n
\n(Talashgaran-e Rah-e Azadi \u2013 Hamburg)<\/li>\n
\n(Tashkilat-e Moghavemat-e Azarbayjan)<\/li>\n
\n(Hezb-e Chap-e Iran)<\/li>\n
\n(Hezb-e Demokrat-e Azarbayjan)<\/li>\n
\n(Hezb-e Demokrat-e Iran-e Azad)<\/li>\n
\n(Hezb-e Komonist-e Kargari-ye Iran)<\/li>\n
\n(Hezb-e Komala-ye Kurdistan-e Iran)<\/li>\n
\n(Hoqooq-e Bashar-e Baluchestan)<\/li>\n
\n(Zan, Zendegi, Azadi \u2013 Koln)<\/li>\n
\n(Sazman-e Hoqooq-e Bashari-ye HANA)<\/li>\n
\n(\u201cSehshanbeh-haye Eterazi-ye Na be Edam\u201d \u2013 Koln)<\/li>\n
\n(Shabakeh-ye Zan, Zendegi, Azadi \u2013 Belzhik)<\/li>\n
\n(Shora-ye Bargozari-ye Aksiyon-ha dar Holand)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nAI-assisted translation, from the original Farsi<\/em><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"