The Iranian regime’s recent imposition of death sentences on political prisoners linked to the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) has sparked widespread condemnation from international political figures and human rights organizations. Here is a summary of statements from various notable entities regarding this alarming situation:
Judy Sgro, Canadian MP
In a recent statement, Judy Sgro called for urgent action against the Iranian regime’s death sentences for six political prisoners. She emphasized the need for international intervention to prevent these executions, highlighting the inhumane treatment faced by these individuals during their detention. Sgro’s appeal reflects a growing concern among Canadian lawmakers regarding human rights violations in Iran.
Polish Committee of Friends of a Free Iran
This committee issued an urgent appeal to halt the executions in Iran, condemning the Iranian judiciary’s actions as part of a broader pattern of repression against dissent. They stressed that these death sentences are not only unjust but also serve to intimidate those who oppose the regime.
Prominent French Figures
A group of influential French personalities has urged President Macron to break his silence over the executions in Iran. They argue that the international community must take a stand against such brutal practices, which violate fundamental human rights and reflect a systematic effort by the Iranian government to suppress opposition. Ten prominent French personalities, including philosopher Élisabeth Badinter, author and former Colombian senator Ingrid Betancourt, former UN rapporteur Jean Ziegler, lawyer Patrick Baudouin, president of Les Nouveaux Droits de l’Homme Pierre Bercis, former MP Jean-Pierre Brard, president of FEMO Jean-François Legaret, lawyer and essayist Jean-Pierre Mignard, president of the Danielle-Mitterrand Foundation Gilbert Mitterrand, and lawyer Dominique Attias, have signed a letter calling for action. 
Bernd Riexinger, German MP
German MP Bernd Riexinger has called for global action to stop the executions of six political prisoners in Iran. He condemned the Iranian government’s use of capital punishment as a tool for political repression and urged international leaders to unite in their opposition to these human rights abuses.
Hear German MP Mr. @b_riexinger: The regime in #Iran continues its terror: 6 opposition members face execution under fabricated charges. We must act now to prevent these atrocities. The world must not stay silent. #StopExecutionsinIran #FreeIran2024 pic.twitter.com/6ocERIAPoI
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) December 11, 2024
Swiss Committee for a Free Iran
The Swiss Committee for a Free Iran has issued a statement condemning the death sentences and calling for immediate action from the international community. They emphasized that these executions represent a severe violation of human rights and urged global leaders to intervene decisively to protect those at risk. The committee’s statement reflects an urgent plea for solidarity with the victims and their families, reinforcing that such actions by the Iranian regime cannot go unchallenged.
These statements collectively underscore a critical consensus among international leaders and organizations that the Iranian regime’s actions represent a severe violation of human rights and call for immediate global action to protect political prisoners facing unjust death sentences.
