In its session on March 22, 2023, the Italian Senate unanimously approved a resolution regarding the Iranian uprising, the violation of human and women’s rights by the dictatorship of the mullahs, and its support for the Iranian people’s struggle for freedom and democracy.
This resolution presented by the “Brothers of Italy” group states: “For decades, women and men in Iran have fought with firm determination for freedom, democracy, and respect for human rights. Despite the repression, torture, and execution of thousands of political prisoners, the regime has been unable to silence the resistance of citizens who demand freedom, democracy, and respect for human rights and have risked their lives.” The resolution approved by the Italian Senate also states: “The security forces, IRGC, Basij, police, anti-riot police, and uniformed personnel used bullets, tear gas, and batons to suppress the protests.”
Expressing solidarity with Iranian women and many young men who bravely protest, the resolution emphasizes full support for the aspirations of the Iranian people for democracy, human rights, and fundamental freedoms.
In this resolution, the Italian Senate commits the Italian government to pressure the mullahs’ regime directly and in multilateral forums to end repression and violence against women, demonstrators, and ethnic and religious minorities, as well as the disruption of the Internet, and to take action to prevent executions and secure the release of arrested protesters.
The resolution asks the Italian government to actively monitor the export of arms and ammunition to Iran’s neighboring countries to prevent indirect support for repression.
It is worth noting that, in his speech during the approval of this resolution, Senator Giulio Terzi, the chairman of the European Union Policy Commission in the Senate, once again demanded on behalf of himself and his party to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization.
The full text of the resolution of the Italian Senate in the original language is as follows:
