{"id":322583,"date":"2024-07-25T14:55:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T13:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=322583"},"modified":"2024-07-25T14:55:10","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T13:55:10","slug":"former-unhrc-president-joachim-ruecker-iranian-regimes-crimes-must-be-investigated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/free-iran-world-summit\/free-iran-summit-2024\/former-unhrc-president-joachim-ruecker-iranian-regimes-crimes-must-be-investigated\/","title":{"rendered":"Former UNHRC President Joachim Ruecker: Iranian Regime\u2019s Crimes Must Be Investigated"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Former UNHRC President Joachim Rueker gave a speech in support of the Iranian people and their Organized Resistance (NCRI and PMOI) led by Mrs. Maryam Rajavi for a free, democratic, non-nuclear republic of Iran.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On July 1, at the Free Iran 2024 World Summit<\/a> in Paris, Joachim Ruecker, former President of the United Nations Human Rights Council, expressed his solidarity with the Iranian people’s fight for freedom, democracy, and justice. Addressing the attendees and the refugees in Ashraf 3, Ruecker reiterated his support for justice for the victims of the 1988 massacres.<\/p>\n

Ruecker acknowledged the ongoing human rights violations by the Iranian regime, emphasizing the importance of international accountability. He highlighted the recent Swedish court decision in the case of Hamid Noury as a significant step in recognizing the regime’s crimes against humanity. Ruecker also condemned the regime’s support for terrorism, notably the IRGC’s role in financing<\/a> Middle Eastern terrorism and its denial of Israel’s right to exist. He called for the EU to list the IRGC as a terrorist organization.<\/p>\n

Praising the UN’s efforts, Ruecker commended the work of the UN Special Rapporteur on Iran and the international fact-finding mission for their roles in uncovering the truth about Iran’s human rights abuses. He urged continued support for these initiatives and stressed the need for thorough investigations into both past and ongoing crimes committed by the Iranian regime.<\/p>\n

Ruecker condemned the Iranian regime’s attempts to prosecute exiled members of the PMOI on fabricated terrorism charges<\/a> and called for international solidarity against such acts of suppression. He emphasized the importance of diplomatic pressure and the need for the international community to hold the regime accountable.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, Ruecker endorsed the Ten-Point Plan<\/a> proposed by NCRI President-elect Maryam Rajavi as a blueprint for achieving a free, democratic, and secular Iran. He expressed hope that with continued international support and pressure, the Iranian people’s aspirations for freedom and justice would soon be realized.<\/p>\n

The full text of Joachim Ruecker\u2019s speech follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Madam President, dear guests, distinguished participants at this conference, dear refugees in Ashraf 3 in Albania. I know that you are listening and watching, and I’ve actually come close to your fate and sympathize very much with you.<\/p>\n

Like last year, I would like to state at the beginning of this conference that has lasted for some time that I do not know whether I agree with everything that has been said or done at this conference because I wasn’t here. However, I fully support the struggle for a free, democratic, and secular Iran. That’s what we’re all here for, isn’t it?<\/p>\n

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.@jrstoc<\/a>: "We need pressure from the international community, including things like listing the IRGC as a terrorist group."#FreeIran2024<\/a> #MaryamRajavi4FreeIran<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/SNfLxo5fl3<\/a><\/p>\n

— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) July 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n