A number of Iranians opposed to executions gathered on Wednesday, January 24, in protest against the execution of Mohammad Qabadi and Farhad Salimi, and other victims of human rights violations in Iran, in front of the Islamic Republic's embassy in London. Participants in this gathering, holding images of several executed protesters and those at risk of execution, expressed their opposition to the entire Islamic Republic with the slogan 'This is the last message, it's the target of the whole regime.' Continuous protests in front of the Islamic Republic's embassy have been repeated after the killing of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the morality police, alongside widespread protests in Iran. On January 24, 2023, in London, Azmat Azdari, sister of Ghanimat Azdari, one of the victims of the downing of the Ukrainian passenger plane by IRGC missiles, who was one of the participants in this gathering, told Voice of America: 'As long as the Islamic Republic kills and executes people, anger and hatred will not allow us to tire and back down. This struggle has been ongoing for 45 years, and the number of seekers of justice is increasing day by day.' According to Azmat Azdari, the execution of Mohammad Qabadi showed that 'the Islamic Republic is doing this out of desperation and is in its weakest possible state, unfortunately adhering to no principles and mocking everyone.' She also emphasized that 'the flag of justice-seeking placed on our shoulders' makes the responsibility 'heavier for all those who are killed, executed, and tortured.' The execution of political prisoners, including young protester Mohammad Qabadi, has sparked widespread domestic and international reactions. The U.S. government condemned these executions, and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed concern over the sharp increase in the use of the death penalty in Iran, including the execution of Mohammad Qabadi and Farhad Salimi on January 23. The ongoing protests against executions continue, with Tomaj Salehi and Zeynab Jalalian joining the hunger strike of prisoners in Evin.
Protest in London Against Executions of Protesters in Iran; Executions Reflect the 'Desperation and Weakness' of the Islamic Republic
Iranians protested in London against the recent executions of Mohammad Qabadi and Farhad Salimi, highlighting ongoing human rights violations in Iran. The protests reflect a growing anger against the Islamic Republic's actions, which are seen as desperate and weak. This situation has drawn international condemnation and concern over the increasing use of the death penalty in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Iranians protested in London against executions in Iran, reflecting regime's desperation.
- Iranians opposed to executions protest Islamic Republic
- Islamic Republic execute Mohammad Qabadi, Farhad Salimi
- U.S. government condemn Islamic Republic
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📚 Background
The protests signify growing dissent against the Iranian regime's violent repression.
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