EU, 26 countries condemn Iran's executions of protesters

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The European Union and 26 countries issued a joint statement condemning Iran's executions of protesters, calling for the end of the death penalty and release of detainees. The coalition urges Iran to respect human rights and respond to its people's demands.

PARIS, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The EU and 26 countries condemned Iran's executions of protesters in a joint statement, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday. The countries called on Iran to listen to its people, take meaningful steps toward ensuring respect for human rights, immediately end use of the death penalty and release those arbitrarily detained. (Reporting by ELizabeth Pineau; Writing by Inti Landauro; Editing by Makini Brice)