‘The world is watching’: Large crowds in Vancouver protests executions in Iran – BC | 24CA News
Thousands took to the streets in Vancouver, throughout the nation and world wide to show towards the Islamic Republic of Iran, outraged by the execution of three protesters.
Anti-regime rallies have been calling for an finish to the Islamic Republic, erupting in cities throughout Iran.
On Friday, the regime hanged Majid Kazemi, Saleh Mirhashemi and Saeed Yaghoubi within the metropolis of Isfahan.
The Islamic Republic charged them with “waging war against God.”
Amnesty International stated the trial used “torture-tainted ‘confessions.’” In a leaked audio recording from jail, Kazemi stated he was compelled to make false confessions after interrogators tortured him.
The three males took half in anti-regime protests ignited by the in-custody demise of Mahsa Jina Amini on Sept. 16 2022 for allegedly improperly carrying her obligatory hijab.
In anticipation of their imminent execution, the three males appealed in a handwritten observe for public help, stating, “Don’t let them kill us.”
Kazemi’s cousin, Amir Kazemi, verified the authenticity of the latter in an interview with Prague-based Farsi language Radiofarda.
“The Islamic regime has been executing innocent people for the past 44 years,” stated Mira Nassiri, a demonstrator in Vancouver. “We are so worried about our young generation whose only demand is freedom and justice.”
“The world is watching,” stated Vancouver protester Behdad, whose final identify Global News has agreed to withhold for his security. “Everybody is talking but we don’t see any action.”
According to Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, from Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights, up to now three and half months, Iran has executed 267 individuals.
“More than five people are executed every day,” Amiry-Moghaddam stated. “You won’t find numbers like that anywhere else.”
The United Nations calls the report “abominable.”
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