EU ramps up pressure on Iran over women's rights

Azadeh Akbari
Azadeh Akbari

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Hijab patrol officers dragging a woman in their van
Hijab patrol officers dragging a woman in their van

The European Parliament on Thursday approved a resolution denouncing human rights violations in Iran, particularly the growing and systematic repression of women, with 562 votes in favor, 2 against, and 30 abstentions.