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EU Sanctions Iranian Individuals Accused of Targeting Dissidents
IRAN, JUL 15 – The European Union sanctioned eight individuals and one network for serious human rights abuses, including assassinations and enforced disappearances targeting Iranian dissidents abroad.
- On Monday, the European Council imposed sanctions on eight individuals and one entity under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions regime.
- Amid repeated warnings, European officials highlighted that a snapback mechanism against Iran will be activated on August 31, and sanctions were imposed over serious human rights violations and transnational repression.
- The Council listed the Zindashti Network, detailing its MOIS ties and naming its leader and associates tied to dissident killings.
- Those listed face an asset freeze prohibiting any economic resources to them, and a travel ban restricts their entry into the EU.
- The European Union reaffirmed a comprehensive policy approach, pledging to engage on mutual respect while endorsing Iranians' rights aspirations.
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Cleveland Jewish News
Columbus Jewish NewsEU sanctions eight individuals, one entity for ‘human rights abuses’ on behalf of Iran
The Zindashti Network has carried out “assassinations of Iranian dissidents critical of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the Council of the EU stated.The post EU sanctions eight individuals, one entity for ‘human rights abuses’ on behalf of Iran appeared first…
The Straits Times
The New ArabEU sanctions Iranian individuals accused of targeting dissidents
BRUSSELS - The EU has imposed sanctions on eight people and one entity responsible for the targeting of Iranian dissidents for assassination on behalf of Iran's government, the European Council said in a statement on Tuesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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