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EU Condemns Iran Over Stoning

July 13, 2007

Iranian opposition groups say this photo of a woman being prepared for stoning was taken 20 years ago (Public domain)

Iranian opposition groups say this photo of a woman being prepared for stoning was taken 20 years ago (Public domain)

July 13, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- The European Union today criticized Iran for the stoning death of a man convicted for adultery, calling it a "horrendous method" of punishment.

Iran confirmed on July 10 the recent stoning of Jafar Kiani, but said the case of his partner, Mokarrameh Ebrahimi, is being reviewed.
MORE: Stoning Appalls International Community


EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner called on Iran "as a matter of utmost urgency" to suspend the sentence on Ebrahimi.

(with material from Reuters)
 
 
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