Iran expresses concern about deteriorating human rights situation in Europe

Tehran Times ^ | December 5, 2004 | Tehran Times

[Land_of_Lincoln_John]

TEHRAN (MNA) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi said on Sunday that Iran is seriously concerned about the rise in human rights violations in Europe and especially the rise in anti-Islamic sentiments and the treatment of minority groups.

Asefi made the remarks in response to a question about the decision of the European Union to lodge a protest with Tehran expressing concern about the human rights situation in Iran.

“The issue of human rights is on the agenda of Iran-EU talks and this is not something one-sided, and we have also some criticism about their (human rights) situation,” Asefi told reporters at his weekly press briefing.

“We have serious concerns about human rights violations in Europe, especially the rise in anti-Islamic sentiments in some European states, most notably in the Netherlands where a filmmaker insulted the sensitivities of Muslims by making a very unpleasant movie,” he added.

Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh, widely known for his criticism of Islam, caused uproar with his film "Submission" that links domestic abuse with the perceived subservient position of Muslim women.

[weenie]

I wish we could nuke 'em, but unfortunate there already among us...but in the end...Islam must die.

[BobL]

"There are a lot of people here that think this article ties in very nicely with real events...no insult intended."

No problem - I was being cynical (I was hoping my line about Dems being seen at a church would make that clear). I just find it hysterical that the Iranian government, of all people, would have the nerve to criticize anyone on human rights.

But it's actually a very shrewd move on their part. By taking on Europe's (just) budding attempt at self-survival, they may able to get Europe to hide again from the truth.

Also, keep in mind that the Iranian comments are not without teeth. Iran has a huge economy (and oil) and can do a lot of damage to Europe if they so choose. Also, Iran could order their Islamic buddies in Europe to begin the Jihad now, rather than waiting a bit longer - and Europe would explode in blood and flames. Don't think that the European leaders don't think about that every day.

[BobL]

"This from a country which sentenced a 14 year old boy to 85 lashes for nibbling on a snack during Ramadan. He later died from the beating."

GREAT POST - the religion of peace.

[DoctorMichael]

Cheeky.

(I lump crap like this in with the continued comments of Senor Fox and his cronies in our neighbor to the South.)

[NurdlyPeon]

I know what you mean. It's like, God, you just don't know where to begin.