Despite the heavy presence of security forces in various cities of Iran on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, reports indicate that gatherings and chanting by citizens have formed. On Saturday, September 16, protesters took to the streets in at least two cities, Mashhad and Gohardasht in Karaj, while some citizens in buses in Tehran chanted slogans against the Iranian government. In a video related to the gathering in Mashhad, the sound of gunfire can be heard as security personnel on motorcycles attempt to disperse the protesters. According to human rights sources, approximately three hundred people, including civil and political activists and members of victims' families, have been arrested by security forces in recent weeks. Some videos also show protesters chanting against the Islamic Republic in buses in Tehran. In a video released from the protests in Gohardasht, Karaj, the demonstrators, mostly women, chant: 'We are a great nation, we will take back Iran.' Meanwhile, due to widespread internet disruptions, communications from Iran are slow. Iqbal Iqbali, the uncle of Tomaj Salehi in Germany, emphasized in an interview with VOA that Iranians have been able to convey the 'voice of the revolution' to the world. Iranians in various countries, including Sweden, Australia, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Austria, South Korea, Denmark, and Brussels, held gatherings in solidarity with the protesters in Iran and to commemorate the anniversary of Mahsa's (Zhina) death. At the gathering of Iranians in Gothenburg, Sweden, Kurdish songs were played to honor Mahsa. Iranian protesters in Sydney, Australia, also sang along to the song 'Baraye' by Shervin Hajipour during their gathering. Additional videos show gatherings of Iranians in front of the Islamic Republic's embassy in Tokyo, the song 'Rusari To Dar Biar' by Mehdi Yarrahi played at the protest in Brussels, and the anthem 'Ey Iran' sung at the gathering of Iranians in Denmark to mark Mahsa Amini's anniversary.
Anniversary of Mahsa: Gatherings and Protests by Citizens in Iran and Abroad
On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, protests erupted in Iran and among the Iranian diaspora worldwide, with demonstrators chanting against the government. Security forces attempted to suppress the protests, resulting in arrests of activists. This event highlights ongoing dissent against the Iranian regime and the international solidarity with the movement.
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📰 What Happened
Iranians protested on Mahsa Amini's death anniversary despite heavy security presence.
- citizens protest Iranian government
- security forces arrest approximately three hundred people
- protesters chant Iranian government
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The protests signify continued resistance against the Iranian regime.
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