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Iranian Nobel Peace laureate urges EU to impose sanctions
Iranian Nobel Peace laureate Shirin Ebadi is calling on European Union countries to impose political sanctions against Iranian authorities to press for an end to the crackdown on demonstrations.
- AP
- Published: 16:31 June 23, 2009
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Brussels: Iranian Nobel Peace laureate Shirin Ebadi is calling on European Union countries to impose political sanctions against Iranian authorities to press for an end to the crackdown on demonstrations.
Ebadi says she is asking EU governments "to express their protest" against Iran over the way "it is killing and is arresting people." The Iranian activist is calling for a re-run of disputed presidential elections and says they should be monitored by international observers. She says as long as violence continues in Iran, the EU should not "negotiate" or hold any meetings with Iranian officials.
Ebadi is holding talks with EU officials on Tuesday to push her case. EU officials say it is up to the UN to pursue further sanctions.
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