On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted resolutions addressing human rights issues in Georgia, Iran, and Mali.
In Georgia, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) expressed concern over arbitrary detentions and government actions against journalists. They demanded the release of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, condemning her arrest as politically motivated. The resolution criticized the Georgian Dream regime for its impact on democratic institutions and called for independent investigations to ensure journalists’ safety. The MEPs also urged the release of political prisoners, including former President Mikheil Saakashvili. They emphasized the need for repealing repressive laws and restoring democracy. The resolution was passed with 324 votes in favor, 25 against, and 87 abstentions.
Regarding Iran, the parliament condemned the trial and treatment of Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali, urging Iran to provide him with legal representation and allow family contact. MEPs called for a moratorium on executions and urged Sweden and other EU states to respond to Iran’s detention of EU nationals like Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris. They requested that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps be designated as a terrorist organization by the Council. The resolution received 486 votes in favor, 8 against, and 29 abstentions.
In Mali, parliament condemned actions undermining democracy such as dissolving political parties and repressing opposition. MEPs demanded respect for human rights law and called for releasing those detained for political reasons. They denounced violence linked to Islamist terrorism in Mali and highlighted accountability needs regarding violations by groups like Wagner Group/Africa Corps. Concerns were raised about illegal migration flows from Mali due to insecurity and instability. This resolution was adopted with 511 votes in favor, 14 against, and 25 abstentions.
For further details on each resolution’s full version will be available soon.
