June 24, 2009 - 12:15 AMT
EU doesn't interfere in Iran's domestic affairs
EU is not going to interfere in Iran's domestic affairs, said Benita Ferrero-Waldner, European Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy. "What we want Iran is to observe basic democratic rules like all other countries. EU condemns violence against peaceful protesters in Iran and demands that authorities ensure people's rights to peaceful rallies. Parties should overcome crisis through democratic dialogue and peaceful methods," European Commissioner stressed.
As a result of June 12 presidential elections in Iran, incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad received 62,63% of votes. His main rival - Mir-Hossein Musavi, received 33.75% of votes. Mousavi declared of his victory before the publication of official results, and later accused authorities of ballot rigging. Last Saturday, pro-opposition figures clashed against law enforcers in Tehran. Several people died (Their number varies between 19 and 150, according to different sources' reports). 100 people are reported injured and 450 - arrested.