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Demonstration in support of mass protests and uprising in Iran
February 11, 2018
Mass anti-regime protests have been taking place in over 100 cities and towns across Iran since December 28, 2017 to express the working and impoverished people's outrage against massive poverty, climbing cost of living, vast corruption and embezzlement by officials on all levels as well as brutal political repression. Protesters demanded "Bread, Job, Freedom" while simultaneously calling for the overthrow of the Islamic Republic of Iran and all its factions.
Over 4000, mostly youth under 25, were arrested during and after these protests. Some major cities like Tehran were facing de facto military control. More than 20 protesters were killed by security forces on the streets while at least 10 have died in detention under torture or suspicious circumstances. Scores have been maimed and persecuted by the security and intelligence forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Student activists have been arrested and put on trial while many labour activists have already been facing prosecution and imprisonment.
Progressive organizations and concerned individuals are urged to attend this rally in solidarity with the protesters and political prisoners in Iran. Mass progressive international solidarity built around this movement and not militaristic policies are the way forward.
All detainees and political prisoners must be freed immediately and unconditionally. An injury to one is an injury to all!
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Venue: Mel Lastman Square
Location: 5100 Yonge St. Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.facebook.com/events/1506169239501546/
For information contact: Shora.toronto@gmail.com
Categories: International
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