Iran: EU HR Ashton extremely concerned about trial of pastor Nadarkhani

"I am extremely concerned about reports on the resumption of the trial against the Iranian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani in Rasht, Gilan province.

Mr Nadarkhani faces the death penalty for 'apostasy' if he does not reject his Christian faith. I urge the Islamic Republic of Iran to respect its international human rights commitments, including on freedom of religion or belief, and strongly appeal to Iran not to sentence Pastor Nadarkhani to death. I call for Mr Nadarkhani's immediate and unconditional release."

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