COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
Brussels, 23 October 2009
Brussels, 23 October 2009
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the EU concerning the human rights situation in the aftermath of the presidential elections in Iran
The European Union is closely following developments in Iran in the aftermath of the
presidential elections on 12 June.
The EU reiterates its commitment to human rights and democratic values, not least freedom of expression and association. These are universal human rights, and the EU recalls that Iran has committed itself to these rights as a State Party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The EU deplores the violations of freedom of expression and freedom of the press – national as well as international – in connection with the events following elections day. Restrictions remain at an even higher level than beforethe elections.
presidential elections on 12 June.
The EU reiterates its commitment to human rights and democratic values, not least freedom of expression and association. These are universal human rights, and the EU recalls that Iran has committed itself to these rights as a State Party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The EU deplores the violations of freedom of expression and freedom of the press – national as well as international – in connection with the events following elections day. Restrictions remain at an even higher level than beforethe elections.
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