8
Jul
2021
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The case of Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran
Madam President, Ahmadreza Djalali is a dual Swedish—Iranian citizen, therefore a European citizen, who is planned to be executed after an unfair trial after fake accusations of espionage. Arbitrary detentions of foreign nationals by Iran and other regimes is becoming common and we need also, I think, international action against arbitrary detention of foreign nationals. In this particular case, Europe cannot allow the execution of Professor Djalali, a scholar who has devoted his life to advanced emergency medicine for the benefit of all. So I would like to join in everyone’s demand for the immediate release of Professor Djalali. Europe is the world beacon of human rights. We have a duty to mobilise all our political capital to save Professor Djalali. Europe has the tools, with the Navalny Act. The assets of all Iranian officials and entities involved in this arbitrary detention should be frozen. I want to tell the Iranian authorities and the newly—elected president that political executions are never a sign of strength, but the opposite. Professor Djalali, we are doing everything it takes to bring justice to you and to bring you home. Free Djalali!