Iranian human rights groups have called on MEPs and European governments to prioritize Tehran's mistreatment of political prisoners in discussions regarding future relations. The Iranian foreign ministry is hesitant to engage in talks without US security assurances. Internal debates within Iran suggest that releasing political prisoners could build patriotism amid external threats. Activist Emadeddin Baghi reported government assurances regarding discussions on imprisoned individuals. With 60 political prisoners at risk of execution, concerns grow over increased repression as dissent is treated akin to espionage.
Iranian human rights groups are urging MEPs and European governments to escalate the issue of Tehran's mistreatment of political prisoners, arguing that the crackdown on internal dissent must be on the agenda in any talks about future relations between Europe and Iran.
Emadeddin Baghi, a human rights activist, stated that he spoke about several imprisoned and death-sentenced women and men, with the minister of interior giving promising assurances for discussions with the judiciary.
As many as 60 political prisoners are listed for execution. There are widespread concerns of further repression as the security forces elide political dissent with espionage.
Attention has focused on the fate of five Kurdish men, especially Rezgar Babamiri, a farmer arrested in 2023 in connection with the women, life, freedom protests after the death of Mahsa Amini.
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