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2010/2964(RSP) Resolution on Iraq: the death penalty (notably the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities

Progress: Procedure completed

Legal Basis:

RoP 144

Subjects

6.10.08 Fundamental freedoms, human rights, democracy in general

Events

2010/11/25

EP - Results of vote in Parliament

Documents

Results of vote in Parliament

2010/11/25

EP - Debate in Parliament

Documents

Debate in Parliament

2010/11/25

EP - Decision by Parliament

Details

Following the debate which took place during the sitting of 23 November 2010, the European Parliament adopted by 66 votes to 1, with 1 abstention, a resolution on Iraq: the death penalty (notably the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities.

The resolution had been tabled by the EPP, S&D, ALDE, ECR, Greens/ALE, and EFD groups.

The death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) : recalling that on 26 October 2010, the Iraqi Supreme Court sentenced to death former Iraqi deputy premier Tariq Aziz, aged 74, together with Sadoun Shakir, former Interior Minister, and Abed Hamoud, former Private Secretary to Saddam Hussein. Parliament reiterates its long-standing opposition to the death penalty in all cases and under all circumstances, including for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, and emphasises once again that abolition of the death penalty contributes to the enhancement of human dignity and the progressive development of human rights. It deeply regrets, therefore, the decision of the Iraqi Supreme Court to sentence Tariq Aziz, Sadoun Shakir and Abed Hamoud to death. It underlines, however, the importance of holding accountable those who violate human rights, including (former) politicians, in the framework of the rule of law and due process. The Iraqi authorities are asked to reconsider their decision and not to carry out the death sentence pronounced by the Supreme Court. Parliament welcomes the announcement by President Talabani that he would not sign the execution order.

It encourages the Iraqi Government to sign and ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances, and calls for an immediate moratorium on executions, and points out that the full abolition of the death penalty remains one of the main objectives of EU human rights policy.

Attacks against Christian communities : Parliament expresses its grave concerns over – and strongly condemns – the recent attacks on Christian and other religious communities in Iraq and the abuse of religion by the perpetrators of those acts. It notes that, on 22 November 2010, two Iraqi Christians were killed in Mosul, and that on 10 November, a series of bomb and mortar attacks targeting Christian areas killed at least five people in Baghdad, these attacks coming after Islamist militants had seized a Syriac Catholic cathedral in Baghdad on 31 October 2010, leaving more than 50 worshippers dead. Members call on the Iraqi authorities radically to increase their efforts to protect Christian and other vulnerable minorities, to step up action against interethnic violence and to do their utmost to bring the perpetrators of crimes to justice. They call on the Council and the Commission, in particular the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, in view of the preparation of the first Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Iraq, to address the problem of Christians‘safety within Iraqi borders as a priority issue.

Parliament reaffirms its full support for the population of Iraq and calls on all Iraqi political entities to work together against the threat of violence and terrorism. It deplores the deliberate targeting of locations where civilians congregate, including places of worship, strongly condemning all acts of violence against churches and all places of worship. Members urge the EU and the international community to step up the fight against terrorism. They call on the specialised authorities and all security forces to stand firm against any attempts to separate Iraqi citizens on a sectarian or racial basis, and to provide protection for Iraqi citizens and safeguard religious practice.

Documents

T7-0448/2010

2010/11/25

EP - End of procedure in Parliament

2010/11/23

EP - Motion for a resolution

Documents

B7-0629/2010

2010/11/23

EP - Motion for a resolution

Documents

B7-0630/2010

2010/11/23

EP - Motion for a resolution

Documents

B7-0631/2010

2010/11/23

EP - Motion for a resolution

Documents

B7-0632/2010

2010/11/23

EP - Motion for a resolution

Documents

B7-0633/2010

2010/11/23

EP - Motion for a resolution

Documents

B7-0634/2010

2010/11/23

EP - Motion for a resolution

Documents

B7-0648/2010

2010/11/23

Joint motion for resolution

Documents

RC-B7-0629/2010

Documents

Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
Decision by Parliament: T7-0448/2010
Motion for a resolution: B7-0629/2010
Motion for a resolution: B7-0630/2010
Motion for a resolution: B7-0631/2010
Motion for a resolution: B7-0632/2010
Motion for a resolution: B7-0633/2010
Motion for a resolution: B7-0634/2010
Motion for a resolution: B7-0648/2010
Joint motion for resolution: RC-B7-0629/2010
Motion for a resolution: B7-0629/2010
Motion for a resolution: B7-0630/2010
Motion for a resolution: B7-0631/2010
Motion for a resolution: B7-0632/2010
Motion for a resolution: B7-0633/2010
Motion for a resolution: B7-0634/2010
Motion for a resolution: B7-0648/2010
Joint motion for resolution: RC-B7-0629/2010

Activities

Véronique DE KEYSER
Plenary Speeches (2)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities (B7-0629/2010)
Mario MAURO
Plenary Speeches (2)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities (B7-0629/2010)
Diana WALLIS
Plenary Speeches (2)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Bas BELDER
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Frieda BREPOELS
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Ana GOMES
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Tunne KELAM
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Constance LE GRIP
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Monica MACOVEI
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Franz OBERMAYR
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Justas Vincas PALECKIS
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Miguel PORTAS
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Bernd POSSELT
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Mitro REPO
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Carl SCHLYTER
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Marietje SCHAAKE
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Sergio Paolo Francesco SILVESTRIS
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Bogusław SONIK
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Catherine SOULLIE
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Konrad SZYMAŃSKI
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities
Marie-Christine VERGIAT
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Iraq - in particular, the death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities

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events/2	date 2010-11-25T00:00:00 type Decision by Parliament body EP docs url: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-7-2010-0448_EN.html title: T7-0448/2010 summary Following the debate which took place during the sitting of 23 November 2010, the European Parliament adopted by 66 votes to 1, with 1 abstention, a resolution on Iraq: the death penalty (notably the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities. The resolution had been tabled by the EPP, S&D, ALDE, ECR, Greens/ALE, and EFD groups. The death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) : recalling that on 26 October 2010, the Iraqi Supreme Court sentenced to death former Iraqi deputy premier Tariq Aziz, aged 74, together with Sadoun Shakir, former Interior Minister, and Abed Hamoud, former Private Secretary to Saddam Hussein. Parliament reiterates its long-standing opposition to the death penalty in all cases and under all circumstances, including for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, and emphasises once again that abolition of the death penalty contributes to the enhancement of human dignity and the progressive development of human rights. It deeply regrets, therefore, the decision of the Iraqi Supreme Court to sentence Tariq Aziz, Sadoun Shakir and Abed Hamoud to death. It underlines, however, the importance of holding accountable those who violate human rights, including (former) politicians, in the framework of the rule of law and due process. The Iraqi authorities are asked to reconsider their decision and not to carry out the death sentence pronounced by the Supreme Court. Parliament welcomes the announcement by President Talabani that he would not sign the execution order. It encourages the Iraqi Government to sign and ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances, and calls for an immediate moratorium on executions, and points out that the full abolition of the death penalty remains one of the main objectives of EU human rights policy. Attacks against Christian communities : Parliament expresses its grave concerns over – and strongly condemns – the recent attacks on Christian and other religious communities in Iraq and the abuse of religion by the perpetrators of those acts. It notes that, on 22 November 2010, two Iraqi Christians were killed in Mosul, and that on 10 November, a series of bomb and mortar attacks targeting Christian areas killed at least five people in Baghdad, these attacks coming after Islamist militants had seized a Syriac Catholic cathedral in Baghdad on 31 October 2010, leaving more than 50 worshippers dead. Members call on the Iraqi authorities radically to increase their efforts to protect Christian and other vulnerable minorities, to step up action against interethnic violence and to do their utmost to bring the perpetrators of crimes to justice. They call on the Council and the Commission, in particular the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, in view of the preparation of the first Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Iraq, to address the problem of Christians‘safety within Iraqi borders as a priority issue. Parliament reaffirms its full support for the population of Iraq and calls on all Iraqi political entities to work together against the threat of violence and terrorism. It deplores the deliberate targeting of locations where civilians congregate, including places of worship, strongly condemning all acts of violence against churches and all places of worship. Members urge the EU and the international community to step up the fight against terrorism. They call on the specialised authorities and all security forces to stand firm against any attempts to separate Iraqi citizens on a sectarian or racial basis, and to provide protection for Iraqi citizens and safeguard religious practice.
events/2	date 2010-11-25T00:00:00 type Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading body EP docs url: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-7-2010-0448_EN.html title: T7-0448/2010 summary Following the debate which took place during the sitting of 23 November 2010, the European Parliament adopted by 66 votes to 1, with 1 abstention, a resolution on Iraq: the death penalty (notably the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities. The resolution had been tabled by the EPP, S&D, ALDE, ECR, Greens/ALE, and EFD groups. The death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) : recalling that on 26 October 2010, the Iraqi Supreme Court sentenced to death former Iraqi deputy premier Tariq Aziz, aged 74, together with Sadoun Shakir, former Interior Minister, and Abed Hamoud, former Private Secretary to Saddam Hussein. Parliament reiterates its long-standing opposition to the death penalty in all cases and under all circumstances, including for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, and emphasises once again that abolition of the death penalty contributes to the enhancement of human dignity and the progressive development of human rights. It deeply regrets, therefore, the decision of the Iraqi Supreme Court to sentence Tariq Aziz, Sadoun Shakir and Abed Hamoud to death. It underlines, however, the importance of holding accountable those who violate human rights, including (former) politicians, in the framework of the rule of law and due process. The Iraqi authorities are asked to reconsider their decision and not to carry out the death sentence pronounced by the Supreme Court. Parliament welcomes the announcement by President Talabani that he would not sign the execution order. It encourages the Iraqi Government to sign and ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances, and calls for an immediate moratorium on executions, and points out that the full abolition of the death penalty remains one of the main objectives of EU human rights policy. Attacks against Christian communities : Parliament expresses its grave concerns over – and strongly condemns – the recent attacks on Christian and other religious communities in Iraq and the abuse of religion by the perpetrators of those acts. It notes that, on 22 November 2010, two Iraqi Christians were killed in Mosul, and that on 10 November, a series of bomb and mortar attacks targeting Christian areas killed at least five people in Baghdad, these attacks coming after Islamist militants had seized a Syriac Catholic cathedral in Baghdad on 31 October 2010, leaving more than 50 worshippers dead. Members call on the Iraqi authorities radically to increase their efforts to protect Christian and other vulnerable minorities, to step up action against interethnic violence and to do their utmost to bring the perpetrators of crimes to justice. They call on the Council and the Commission, in particular the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, in view of the preparation of the first Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Iraq, to address the problem of Christians‘safety within Iraqi borders as a priority issue. Parliament reaffirms its full support for the population of Iraq and calls on all Iraqi political entities to work together against the threat of violence and terrorism. It deplores the deliberate targeting of locations where civilians congregate, including places of worship, strongly condemning all acts of violence against churches and all places of worship. Members urge the EU and the international community to step up the fight against terrorism. They call on the specialised authorities and all security forces to stand firm against any attempts to separate Iraqi citizens on a sectarian or racial basis, and to provide protection for Iraqi citizens and safeguard religious practice.
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events	date: 2010-11-25T00:00:00 type: Results of vote in Parliament body: EP docs: url: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/popups/sda.do?id=19208&l=en title: Results of vote in Parliament date: 2010-11-25T00:00:00 type: Debate in Parliament body: EP docs: url: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?secondRef=TOC&language=EN&reference=20101125&type=CRE title: Debate in Parliament date: 2010-11-25T00:00:00 type: Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading body: EP docs: url: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?type=TA&language=EN&reference=P7-TA-2010-448 title: T7-0448/2010 summary: Following the debate which took place during the sitting of 23 November 2010, the European Parliament adopted by 66 votes to 1, with 1 abstention, a resolution on Iraq: the death penalty (notably the case of Tariq Aziz) and attacks against Christian communities. The resolution had been tabled by the EPP, S&D, ALDE, ECR, Greens/ALE, and EFD groups. The death penalty (including the case of Tariq Aziz) : recalling that on 26 October 2010, the Iraqi Supreme Court sentenced to death former Iraqi deputy premier Tariq Aziz, aged 74, together with Sadoun Shakir, former Interior Minister, and Abed Hamoud, former Private Secretary to Saddam Hussein. Parliament reiterates its long-standing opposition to the death penalty in all cases and under all circumstances, including for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, and emphasises once again that abolition of the death penalty contributes to the enhancement of human dignity and the progressive development of human rights. It deeply regrets, therefore, the decision of the Iraqi Supreme Court to sentence Tariq Aziz, Sadoun Shakir and Abed Hamoud to death. It underlines, however, the importance of holding accountable those who violate human rights, including (former) politicians, in the framework of the rule of law and due process. The Iraqi authorities are asked to reconsider their decision and not to carry out the death sentence pronounced by the Supreme Court. Parliament welcomes the announcement by President Talabani that he would not sign the execution order. It encourages the Iraqi Government to sign and ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances, and calls for an immediate moratorium on executions, and points out that the full abolition of the death penalty remains one of the main objectives of EU human rights policy. Attacks against Christian communities : Parliament expresses its grave concerns over – and strongly condemns – the recent attacks on Christian and other religious communities in Iraq and the abuse of religion by the perpetrators of those acts. It notes that, on 22 November 2010, two Iraqi Christians were killed in Mosul, and that on 10 November, a series of bomb and mortar attacks targeting Christian areas killed at least five people in Baghdad, these attacks coming after Islamist militants had seized a Syriac Catholic cathedral in Baghdad on 31 October 2010, leaving more than 50 worshippers dead. Members call on the Iraqi authorities radically to increase their efforts to protect Christian and other vulnerable minorities, to step up action against interethnic violence and to do their utmost to bring the perpetrators of crimes to justice. They call on the Council and the Commission, in particular the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, in view of the preparation of the first Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Iraq, to address the problem of Christians‘safety within Iraqi borders as a priority issue. Parliament reaffirms its full support for the population of Iraq and calls on all Iraqi political entities to work together against the threat of violence and terrorism. It deplores the deliberate targeting of locations where civilians congregate, including places of worship, strongly condemning all acts of violence against churches and all places of worship. Members urge the EU and the international community to step up the fight against terrorism. They call on the specialised authorities and all security forces to stand firm against any attempts to separate Iraqi citizens on a sectarian or racial basis, and to provide protection for Iraqi citizens and safeguard religious practice. date: 2010-11-25T00:00:00 type: End of procedure in Parliament body: EP
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