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20/12/2019 - EU Parliament condemns Iranian security forces for disproportionate use of violence

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In a resolution voted on the 19th of December 2019, the MEPs denounced the disproportionate use of force by Iranian security forces against non-violent protesters. The protests in Iran started on the 15th of November 2019, after the government announced a 50% increase of the fuel prices. MEPs maintained that Iranian authorities reacted unacceptably and they urged such authorities to reveal the total number of deaths and detainees, and inform all families whether and where their relatives are being detained. They also demanded that immediate release of Sakharov prize laureate Nasrin Sotoudeh, who is still imprisoned serving a sentence of 33 years and 148 lashes. Furthermore, MEPs strongly condemn Iran’s decision to shut down internet access to global networks, as this is preventing communication and the free flow of information for Iranian citizens and is a clear violation of the freedom of speech.