9 Jan 2023

Green Party wants action from govt after Iran hangings

From Morning Report, 8:20 am on 9 January 2023

Iran has hanged two men who allegedly killed a member of the country's security forces during the nationwide protests which erupted after the death of 22-year-old woman Mahsa Amini. 

The executions have been condemned by leaders around the world, including the EU and the US. 

New Zealand has made no official statements.

The Green Party's human rights and foreign affairs spokesperson Golriz Ghahraman has called on the Government to take further action. 

She spoke to Charlotte Cook.