Continuation of 'Protest Saturdays' in Germany with Calls to Cut Ties with the Islamic Republic

Various cities in Germany on Saturday, March 2, witnessed protests by Iranians against the Islamic Republic, similar to the protest Saturdays of the past two years. According to Sara Damavandan, a reporter for the Persian section of Voice of America in Germany, one of the main demands of the Iranian protesters residing in Germany is the severance of diplomatic relations between Europe and the Iranian government, as well as designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. The protest Saturdays were first established during the protests following the death of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini and have become a platform for opposing the policies of the Islamic Republic, including the repression and killing of protesters, as well as the issuance of death sentences. Over the past two years, Iranians in cities such as Hamburg, Frankfurt, Cologne, and Berlin have been holding weekly protests to both voice the demands of the Iranian people and draw global attention to the repressive actions of the Islamic Republic against Iranians. During these protests, slogans are raised against the Islamic Republic and its leader Ali Khamenei, as well as in support of the victims and political prisoners. The necessity of overthrowing the Islamic Republic is the main goal of the protesting Iranians, who are supported by various political parties and groups. Participants in these weekly gatherings have stated that they will continue to protest until their demands are met. Hiwa Seyfizadeh was arrested during a live performance; the continuation of the repression of women in Iran. Mahdi Yarahee: The flogging sentence has been postponed. Hundreds of political and civil activists: Those arrested during the February 14 gathering should be released. Amnesty International: The death sentence of Sharifeh Mohammadi should be revoked.