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The Belgian Parliament has ratified a treaty with Iran that sets the stage for prisoner exchange where convicted Iranian terrorists can be seen roaming freely.
“Iran’s resistance strongly condemns its support for a shameful arrangement with the priesthood government, saying that religious fascism that governs Iran is the greatest motivation for strengthening terrorism and using hostages wherever possible. I’m thinking, “said President Mariam Rajabi. An elector of the National Council of Resistance in Iran (NCRI) said in a post-voting statement.
The statement states that 79 of the 131 Belgian lawmakers who voted in favor of a treaty approved by the Parliamentary Diplomatic Commission on 6 July released Iranian Assadollah Assadi, who was convicted of 20. Issued after paving the way for a deal that can be seen. -Prisoned in Belgian courts for years for a bomb program targeting a rally by opponents of the French Iranian government.
The agreement will also pave the way for the release of Belgian humanitarian activist Olivier Van de Castile, who has been in Iran since February.
Belgian treaty voting can set Iranian terrorists free
However, some of the treaties that allow Belgians convicted in Iran to serve in Belgium and allow Iranians convicted in Belgium to serve in Iran are more controversial. There was room. Prisoner. Former Iranian diplomat Asadi is expected to be released soon.
Rajabi said the NCRI “will continue to investigate all political and legal measures and options to prevent the delivery of terrorist diplomats to Iran,” and the deal “promotes further terrorism and hostages on the part of Iran.” I believe.
“The transfer of criminals responsible for terrorism and human rights violations without imposing legally mandated penalties encourages terrorism and human rights violations, as well as violations of international law and UN security council resolutions, and mortgages. Is to provide, “said Rajabi.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Crew was not persuaded by treaty critics, arguing that it was essential to bring innocent Belgian citizens home.
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“What do we tell his family to rot him in his cell?” Decrew said last week. “Belgium does not abandon its citizens.”
The treaty was also celebrated by Van Decastir’s family, who called it the “right decision” despite the possible release of a convicted terrorist.
According to Politico, family representative Olivier van Steiategem said, “There is never a fair deal with terrorists, but it is not fair to put an innocent man in jail.”
However, François de Smet, who heads the Belgian opposition Defy, warned that the treaty “would have a terrible impact on our reputation and the security of our people.”
“Belgium sends a message that its justice is for sale,” he said on Twitter.