Imprisonment of EU-Iranian Dual Nationals in Iran

Summary

The European Parliament calls for the immediate release of EU citizens held in Iranian prisons following unfair trials. It demands that Iran respect international human rights standards and provide access to legal counsel and medical care.
10 31.05.2018
Other
human rights
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament demands the immediate and unconditional release of all EU-Iranian dual nationals who have been unjustly detained.
  • There is grave concern regarding the arrest of dual nationals upon their entry into Iran without sufficient evidence of a crime.
  • The motion condemns the use of torture and inhumane treatment to extract confessions in Iranian prisons.
  • Authorities are called upon to guarantee access to legal counsel and ensure that all trials meet international standards of fairness.
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