Kelowna, B.C. residents rally in support of Iran for eighth consecutive week – Okanagan | 24CA News
For the eighth week in a row, dozens of Kelowna, B.C., residents demonstrated their help for these in Iran, who proceed to face authorities repression.
Rallies like this have been taking place around the globe for the reason that loss of life of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was detained by Iran’s “morality police” for not carrying her hijab “correctly.”
“Internet is completely shut down in Iran, there is the highest level of censorship, and they are putting their lives in their hands to protect their liberty and to gain their freedom,” defined organizer and UBCO professor, Ray Taheri.
“The least we can do is show our support.”
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The occasion kicked off within the parking zone of UBC Okanagan, the place demonstrators may very well be seen waving flags and attaching indicators to their automobiles earlier than forming a convoy on Highway 97 — enroute to downtown Kelowna.
Taheri thanked the neighborhood for displaying solidarity with those that don’t have the liberty to precise themselves.
“I’m so happy that there are lots of non-Persian people, nice people in Kelowna that have joined us,” defined Taheri.
“I’m very thankful to them, and I would like to ask them to continue to support this movement.”
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Calls included for girls’s rights to be restored in Iran, which is a main focus for demonstrators at these rallies. One lady who moved from Iran to Kelowna says she’s devasted to see what’s taking place to her family and friends again residence.
“Ninety-five per cent of my family and friends still live in Iran,” stated Saba Shahriari.
“The simplest thing that you do, you are being put in prison or you’re being killed. It’s just terrible to think about a country with all this beauty and wealth going through such a thing.”
Given the continual battle in Iran, many protestors in Kelowna say they received’t be letting up anytime quickly.
“Every Saturday until we see freedom,” stated Masoud Ghaffarizad.
“It doesn’t matter how long it takes; we are here.”
The subsequent rally in help of Iran shall be held on Monday, December 5, beginning at 11:30 a.m. on the UBCO campus.
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