On the motion for a resolution · the text as a wholeAdopted
556 for · 6 against · 42 abst
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Systematic repression of human rights in Iran, notably the cases of Pakhshan Azizi and Wrisha Moradi, and the taking of EU citizens as hostages
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Summary
In this non-legislative resolution, Parliament addresses the systematic repression of human rights in Iran, notably the cases of Pakhshan Azizi and Wrisha Moradi and the taking of EU citizens as hostages. It denounces the regime's repression, condemns the death sentences imposed on Azizi and Moradi, and demands the immediate and unconditional release of unjustly imprisoned human rights defenders and political prisoners, including at least 56 others on death row. Parliament reiterates its opposition to the death penalty and calls for a moratorium and abolition, urges the Iranian authorities to release and repatriate EU nationals detained through hostage diplomacy, and reiterates its call on the Council to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organisation and to extend sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations. It also calls for full access for the UN Special Rapporteur and fact-finding mission and for increased support to Iranian civil society.
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Voted 23 Jan 2025
Full session brief →Other votes on this text · 4 votes
- ✕On amendment 4 · paragraph 3170 / 396 / 39↗
- ✓On amendment 2 · text to be inserted after paragraph 4456 / 135 / 21↗
- ✓On amendment 3 · text to be inserted after paragraph 6337 / 246 / 29↗
- ✓On paragraph 7 (part 2 of a split vote)437 / 158 / 11↗
Plenary amendments4 tabled on this text
Amendments tabled for the plenary sitting on this text, in their own numbering series. This is a different set from the committee amendments tracked elsewhere on AmendEU, and is not counted in any of the site’s amendment totals.
- Amendment 1Verts/ALEJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 6 a (new)Amendment
6a. Urges the EU Member States to reinforce their humanitarian visa policies for persecuted women and human rights defenders in Iran;
- Amendment 2Verts/ALEJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 4 a (new)Amendment
4a. Strongly condemns the murder of Jamshid Sharmahd; urges the Islamic regime in Iran to provide details of the circumstances of his death and for his remains to be immediately returned to his family;
- Amendment 3Verts/ALEJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 6 a (new)Amendment
6a. Urges the Iranian authorities to provide the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Iran and the UN fact-finding mission with full, unimpeded access to enact their mandates; calls for the EU and the Member States to fully support the mission and support the renewal of its mandate;
- Amendment 4Verts/ALEJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 3Current text
3. Calls for the EU and its Member States to increase support for Iranian human rights defenders and expresses its full support and solidarity with Iranians united in the ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ movement;
Amendment3. Calls for the EU and its Member States to increase support for Iranian human rights defenders and expresses its full support and solidarity with Iranians united in the ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ movement; calls on Iran to end the discriminatory laws and veiling requirements for women in Iran;
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