- Iran publicly executed two men on July 28 in the central city Isfahan after they were convicted of killing four police officers during protests.
- More than 25 countries, including the U.K., France, and Canada, condemned Iran’s execution of anti-government protesters, accusing Tehran of using the death penalty to silence dissent.
- The countries called on Iran to immediately end the death penalty, release all arbitrarily detained, and listen to the voice of its people.
- The joint statement from the countries emphasized that the use of capital punishment to silence dissent, intimidate communities, and punish individuals exercising their human rights can never be justified.
- The statement was signed largely by countries in the European Union, including Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, and the Netherlands, along with non-European signatories like Australia and New Zealand.
- The countries urged Tehran to respond to Iranians who have demanded political change following months of unrest, which were met with a violent response.
More than 25 countries, including Canada, the U.K., and France, have condemned Iran's ongoing executions of protesters, asserting that the use of capital punishment to silence dissent is unjustifiable. The nations called for an immediate halt to executions and the release of all arbitrarily detained individuals.24
The statement, signed by numerous European nations, emphasized that the people of Iran must be free to exercise their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly without fear. The countries urged Tehran to heed the voices of its citizens demanding political change following months of unrest, which resulted in tens of thousands of arrests and numerous fatalities.6
Iran's recent execution of two men convicted of killing four police officers during protests has intensified international scrutiny. The countries condemned this act, stating, “The use of capital punishment to silence dissent, intimidate communities, and punish individuals exercising their human rights can never be justified.” They further called on Iran to take meaningful steps toward ensuring respect for human rights and to listen to the demands of its people.13
The statement reflects a growing concern among the international community regarding Iran's human rights record, particularly in light of the violent crackdown on protests that erupted in response to calls for reform.
“The joint statement was signed by more than 25 countries, including non-European signatories Australia and New Zealand. Iran executed two men on July 28 in Isfahan, among 14 people sentenced to death in connection with the killings of four police officers.”
