Statement on execution in Iran
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Published under: Solberg's Government
Publisher: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
News story | Date: 14/12/2020
'Norway has condemned Iran's execution of Ruhollah Zam in a meeting between State Secretary Audun Halvorsen and the Iranian embassy today. Norway opposes all use of death penalty. We also urge Iran to respect its international human rights obligations, including freedom of expression and freedom of assembly', said Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide.