BRUSSELS, SEPTEMBER 25 (ANSA) – Young Hadis Najafi, considered a symbol of protests in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini, who was detained for not wearing the Islamic veil correctly, is one of the 50 victims of the police crackdown.
The information was published on various profiles on social networks this Sunday (25), especially the profile of Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad.
“His sister told me he was only 20 years old and was killed by six bullets in Karaj City,” the reporter wrote on Twitter.
Before a performance, Najafi attracted attention when a video of him showing off his back without a veil and tying his hair went viral.
In recent days, thousands of Iranian women have led a public protest for their basic rights. However, the authorities use tear gas and violence to disperse the people.
The European Union (EU) even condemned the “widespread and disproportionate use of force against peaceful protesters” and called the action “unjust and unacceptable”.
EU Foreign Policy High Representative Josep Borrell said: “The citizens of Iran have the right to peaceful protest just like in other countries. This right must be guaranteed under all circumstances.” said.
According to the executive branch, “The EU will consider all available options to address the assassination of Mahsa Amini, given the next Council on Foreign Relations and the way Iranian security forces have responded to the ensuing demonstrations.”
“The EU and its member states urge the Iranian authorities to strictly abide by the principles contained in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Iran is a party. Therefore, we hope that the violent suppression of protests will immediately cease, and access to the Internet and the free flow of information.” guaranteed,” he said.
Borrell stressed that the bloc hopes the country “clarifies the number of dead and detained, releases all non-violent protesters and guarantees fair trials for all detainees”.
He also demanded that Mahsa Amini’s murder be duly investigated and those responsible for his death held to account.
source: Noticias
