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HAIL TO THE IRANIAN WOMEN'S REVOLUTIONISTS FALLEN FOR FREDOM
against the supreme leader, the arch-reactionary Ayatollah Ali Khomeini, and his placeman president. The message of the women when the former president visited a university was plain: <give way or get lost> in 2023 and still is.
IN MEMORY OF ASRA PANAHI (16)- JINA MAMINI (22) - NIKA SHAKARAMI (16), SARINA ESMAILZADEH (16) HADIS NAJAFI (20), AND MORE WOMEN WHO WERE ASSASINATED SO FAR BY THE IRANIAN AXIS OF EVIL.
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UPDATES OF THE UPRISING  AND REVOLUTION AROUND THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF JINA AMINI IN CUSTODY OF THE REGIME'S ATTEMPT AND CRUELTY TO TRY AND CRUSH IT.

This links to a page that is in full dedicated and a tribute to Jina Amini who, with stilll 'till today too many other sisters gave their life for freedom. Long live a long and free Iran And do read also the above linked  incredible December 2023 update! despite the mullahs' regime to force it down! Her mother speaks out loud and clear UPDATED: September 29 - 16, 2024 Second Anniversary of Jina Amini's state-sanctioned murder incl. Commemorating Bloody Friday and earlier news about a wave of arrests of her fellow-citizen

We all grief for the loss of our sister / daughter of Iran Armita Gevarnand:   Read her updated story here

'War against the No-hijabi women' Update Dec. 20, 2024: Iranian Women Rise Against the New Hijab Law with the Slogan "Woman, Resistance, Freedom" Nov. 13, 2024: hijab-torture clinics

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MARJAM AKBARI MONFARED June 24, 2024: The Iranian Regime Judiciary Launches a New Case to Seize the Assets of Maryam Akbari Monfared and Her Family, in Revenge for Seeking Justice for Her Siblings Executed in the 1980s Click the above for also earlier news

January 8, 2025 - December 28 - 4, 2024
Sisters 4 each other, Sisters 4 All
in continuation of the below resistence of the 3 sisters

When one hurts or kills a women
one hurts or kills hummanity and is an antrocitie.
Gino d'Artali
and: My mother (1931-1997) always said to me <Mi figlio, non esistono notizie <vecchie> perche puoi imparare qualcosa da qualsiasi notizia.> Translated: <My son, there is no such thing as so called 'old' news because you can learn something from any news.>
Gianna d'Artali.

Rise more for the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' uprisall and in support for
 


Imminent Risk of Execution of Pakhshan Azizi because "I'm Kurdish, I'm a woman"
and Varisha Moradi, a woman too
Actual supportive reports: January 21 - 20, 2025
Previous reports: January 11 - 9, 2025
 

Actual news

Jina Amini’s father
Medyanews - January 25, 2025
<<Iranian court targets Jina Amini’s father over protest against Azizi, Moradi’s death sentences
Amjad Amini, the father of Jina Amini, revealed that Iran’s judiciary has charged him with “propaganda against the regime” after he protested the death sentence of Pakhshan Azizi. In a post on his official Instagram account, Amini explained that he had been summoned to court twice. Initially, he was accused of “spreading falsehoods”, but just two days later, the charges were escalated to include “propaganda against the regime”.
Amjad Amini, the father of Jina (Mahsa) Amini, who died in morality police custody in 2022, has revealed that Iran’s judiciary has charged him with “propaganda against the regime” after his protest against the death sentence handed to Pakhshan Azizi. Amini shared on his Instagram that, after being summoned to the prosecutor’s office on 18 January, he was initially accused of “spreading falsehoods”. Just two days later, a further charge of “propaganda against the system [state]”, was added, resulting in two separate cases being filed against him—one in the Criminal Court and another in the Revolutionary Court of Saqqez. Amini explained that the charges arose from a photo he posted on Instagram concerning Azizi’s death sentence. Reflecting on the grief he and his wife have endured since Jina’s death, he wrote:
“In this troubled country, there is no hope for third-class citizens. There is no lawyer, no judge, no judiciary—because the intelligence agency acts as the plaintiff, prosecutor, and judge.”
On 11 January 2025, Amini voiced his profound outrage on Instagram following the confirmation of Pakhshan Azizi’s death sentence:
“The deeply distressing news of the unjust and merciless confirmation of the death sentence for the innocent Iranian Kurdish woman, Ms. Pakhshan Azizi, a devoted and empathetic social worker, is so egregiously cruel that it strikes at the very core of human decency, leaving one stunned by the appalling extent of such brutality and inhumanity.”
Protests continue to erupt across Iranian Kurdistan (Rojhilat) in response to the death sentences of Warisheh Moradi and Pakhshan Azizi. Reports suggest that nearly 20 individuals have been arrested, with others summoned by the Intelligence Directorate in Kurdish cities. Concerns over the possible executions of Warisheh Moradi and Pakhshan Azizi, two Kurdish women political prisoners, have intensified. Amini, who has consistently used Instagram to voice his opposition, had previously marked the anniversary of his daughter’s death and expressed his outrage at the imprisonment of journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, as well as the death sentence imposed on rapper Tomaj Salehi.>>
Source: https://medyanews.net/iranian-court-targets-jina-aminis-father-over-protest-against-azizi-moradis-death-sentences/


Pakhshan Azizi: Varisha Moradi - symbols of resistance
Medyanews - January 24, 2025
<<European Parliament condemns Iran, addresses plight of Pakhshan Azizi, Warisheh Moradi
The European Parliament has passed a resolution condemning the repression and systematic violation of human rights in Iran, calling for the immediate release of Pakhshan Azizi and Warisheh Moradi. The resolution, which was adopted with 556 votes in favour, six against, and 42 abstentions, demands the cancellation of the unjust death sentences issued to both Azizi and Moradi. The European Parliament has passed a pivotal resolution demanding the immediate annulment of the death sentences for Pakhshan Azizi and Warisheh Moradi, while unequivocally condemning the systematic human rights violations in Iran. The resolution, passed on Thursday, also called for targeted sanctions against Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, President Masoud Pezeshkian and senior judicial officials, and urged the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity. With an overwhelming majority of 556 votes in favour, six against, and 42 abstentions, the resolution highlights the urgent need to end Iran’s use of hostage diplomacy and halt the execution of these unjust death sentences. The resolution further emphasises that, given Iran’s longstanding history of human rights abuses and previous European Parliament resolutions, the execution of political prisoners – particularly those involved in uprisings – has significantly worsened since the Jin, Jiyan, Azadi (Woman, Life, Freedom) movement. The second paragraph notes that both Azizi and Moradi fought ISIS in Kurdistan, but have been sentenced to death for “armed rebellion against the government”. It also notes that their trials were marked by the denial of a fair hearing, torture and prolonged solitary confinement. With Azizi’s death sentence, confirmed in January 2025, and in light of Iran’s use of hostage diplomacy and continued human rights violations – especially targeting women – the European Parliament has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners, including Azizi, Moradi and 56 others. The resolution further expresses solidarity with human rights defenders and the Jin, Jiyan, Azadi movement, urging Iran to end its systemic repression of minorities, including Kurds, Baluchis, Christians and Baha’is. It also calls for the safe return of EU nationals such as Olivier Grondeau, Cécile Kohler, Jacques Paris and Ahmadreza Djalali, and for all charges against them to be dropped. It “strongly condemns the murder of [Iranian-German citizen] Jamshid Sharmahd”, demanding that Iran return his body to his family and disclose the full details surrounding his death. One of the key elements of the resolution calls for the designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation. It also supports the imposition of sanctions on high-ranking Iranian officials, including Ali Khamenei and Pezeshkian. Additionally, the resolution targets key judicial figures responsible for the death sentence of Pakhshan Azizi, including Gholamhossein Mohseni Ezheyie, head of Iran’s judiciary, Mohammad Movahedi, the country’s attorney general, and Judge Iman Afshari, the judge who issued the death sentence. Finally, the resolution calls for increased financial support for Iranian civil society, highlighting the EU’s commitment to countering the regime’s repression and advancing human rights. Iran experts believe that the leak of a statement by Narges Mohammadi, just before the European Union’s meeting condemning Iran, played a key role in shaping the resolution. Mohammadi, a Nobel laureate, joined the French Senate’s Women’s Rights Commission via video conference and condemned the Islamic Republic’s retaliation against women following the killing of Jina Mahsa Amini.

Jina Amini
She voiced deep concern over the rising numbers of executions in Iran, particularly the death sentences of Azizi and Moradi, and revealed that gallows have been set up in Iranian prisons. Mohammadi urged the French Senate to take decisive action and recognise gender apartheid as a criminal offence.>>
Source: https://medyanews.net/european-parliament-condemns-iran-addresses-plight-of-pakhshan-azizi-warisheh-moradi/

Medyanews - January 23, 2025
<<Pakhshan Azizi: A symbol of resistance in ongoing struggle for Kurdish and Iranian women’s freedom
Zilan Vejin, the former co-chair of the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) and a prominent political figure, recently authored an article for the Firat News Agency, shedding light on the extraordinary resistance of Pakhshan Azizi, a Kurdish civil activist sentenced to death by the Iranian regime. Vajin emphasised the critical need to amplify support for Azizi, whose unwavering defiance stands as a testament to the relentless fight for justice.
In her article, published a day before the general strike in Iranian Kurdistan (Rojhilat) on Firat News Agency, Zilan Vejin, the former co-chair of the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) and a prominent women political figure, examines the broader resistance of Kurdish and Iranian women against the oppressive Islamic Republic of Iran. She underscores Pakhshan Azizi’s unwavering defiance, portraying her as a symbol of women’s resistance and a leading figure in the women’s scouting movement. Vejin further highlights the critical role of civil society organisations, particularly the “Mothers of Peace” in Sanandaj (Sine), Iranian Kurdistan, in mobilising and sustaining resistance.
In this context, Vejin writes: “The steadfast stance of the ‘Mothers of Peace’ in Sanandaj proves that no amount of state oppression can suppress the voices and demands of women and civil society in Iranian Kurdistan. Society has reached a level of awareness that defies injustice and refuses to bow to tyranny. These values have become the bedrock of the collective democratic struggle of the Iranian people, especially women.” Zilan Vejin highlights the unwavering defiance of women like Pakhshan Azizi, Warisheh Moradi, and Golrokh Iraei within the oppressive confines of Iranian prisons. She argues that their resistance against patriarchal and religious oppression has simultaneously struck fear into the Iranian regime and ignited a wave of inspiration among women. According to Vejin, their courage has radicalised the struggle for equality and justice, further energising the movement for liberation and change.
The uprising of Jin, Jiyan, Azadi
Reflecting on the impacts of the “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi” (Woman, Life, Freedom) uprising, Vejin contends that this movement has transformed collective anger and grief into an unyielding struggle against the Iranian regime. She argues that the core values embedded in this slogan, championed by women, have left an indelible mark on the Iranian political landscape. These values, Vejin believes, will serve as guiding principles for the region’s future, etched permanently into the collective consciousness of society.
A vision for the future
In the context of rising tensions between Iran and Western nations, coupled with fears of a potential “Syrianisation” of Iran, Vejin underscores the critical role of women in shaping the future of Iran and Kurdistan’s political future. She asserts that a democratic Iran cannot be built upon patriarchal, nationalist, or religious ideologies. Instead, the progressive vision of women like Zeyneb Jalalian, Warisheh Moradi, and Pakhshan Azizi—anchored in the philosophy of “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi”—presents a pathway toward a more equitable and inclusive future.
Solidarity and collective action
Vejin draws attention to the arrest of Ahou Daryaei, a Persian women student at Tehran’s Islamic Azad University, whose defiance against patriarchal norms exemplifies the growing resistance among women. However, she cautions that individual acts of bravery must evolve into collective movements to achieve lasting change. Vejin urges for greater solidarity and widespread organisation among women to dismantle the regime’s oppressive structures.
Pakhshan Azizi: A beacon of resistance
Vejin reflects on Azizi’s personal struggle and her writings from prison, describing them as a manifesto of the shared identity and resistance of Kurdish and Iranian women. Azizi’s words, Vojin argues, encapsulate the unspoken pain and resilience of countless women—those silenced during interrogations, executed without trial, or killed and forgotten. In conclusion, Vejin asserts that figures such as Zeynab Jalalian, Warisheh Moradi, and especially Pakhshan Azizi, embody not only the struggles of Kurdish women but also the collective suffering and defiance of women across the Middle East. Their legacies, she argues, illuminate the path toward solidarity, democracy, and the abolition of executions. For Vejin, Azizi stands as a symbol of Kurdish women’s enduring resistance and a trailblazer in the fight for freedom—a cultural icon whose influence transcends borders.>>
Source: https://medyanews.net/pakhshan-azizi-a-symbol-of-resistance-in-ongoing-struggle-for-kurdish-and-iranian-womens-freedom/


Hannah Neumann
Pakhshan Azizi and Verisheh Moradi
Jinha - Womens News Agency - January 24, 2025
<<Hannah Neumann: Pakhshan Azizi and Verisheh Moradi embody everything this regime fears
“Pakhshan Azizi and Verisheh Moradi embody everything this regime fears,” said Hannah Neumann, member of the European Parliament, stressing that these two women would be heroes in a normal country.
News Center- Hannah Neumann, member of the European Parliament and Chair for the Delegation for relations with Iran, posted a message on the social media platform X on Thursday about the death sentences handed down to Pakhshan Azizi and Verisheh Moradi. In the message, Hannah Neumann called for the death sentences handed down to the two Kurdish women to be stopped and said, “Pakhshan Azizi cared for the wounded and displaced in Rojava, helping those fleeing from the brutality of ISIS. Verisheh Moradi fought against ISIS herself on the front lines in Kobane, defending not only lives but also human dignity. “In a normal country, these two would be heroes. In Iran, they face death row. For the first time in years, the regime threatens to execute women political prisoners. And these death sentences are nothing but acts of revenge. Revenge by the Islamic regime against women, against Kurds and against the ideals of Woman Life Freedom: self-determination and bravery. Revenge because so many still dare to speak out - and the only response this regime knows is to crush dissent by brutal force. Yes, the henchmen of this regime can imprison people, but this will only amplify the unstoppable call for freedom. Pakhshan and Verisheh embody everything this regime fears; Jin, Jiyan, Azadi.”>>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/hannah-neumann-pakhshan-azizi-and-verisheh-moradi-embody-everything-this-regime-fears-36407

Medyanews - January 22, 2025
<<Kurds mobilise in historic strike against death sentences for Azizi and Moradi
Kurds across Iranian Kurdistan (Rojhilat) staged a landmark general strike on 22 January to protest the death sentences of activists Pakhshan Azizi and Warisheh Moradi. The movement, called by six political parties, has triggered widespread solidarity and resistance.
Kurds in Iranian Kurdistan (Rojhilat) united in an unprecedented general strike on 22 January, demanding the revocation of death sentences handed to Kurdish activists Pakhshan Azizi and Warisheh Moradi. The strike, initiated by six political parties and supported by independent figures, has demonstrated extraordinary solidarity across the region. The Brussels-based Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) spearheaded the initiative, with major Kurdish political entities—including the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran (KDPI), Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK), the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK), and the three Komala parties, issuing a joint statement. The announcement, made on 18 January, urged unity among Kurds to oppose what they described as the Islamic Republic’s oppressive policies. Images and videos shared widely on social media highlight the breadth of participation, spanning several provinces. Kermanshah (Kermashan) witnessed deserted streets and shuttered shops. In Sanandaj (Sine), the capital of Kurdistan Province, the main markets and public spaces were eerily empty, reflecting near-total compliance with the strike. In Marivan (Merîwan), activists distributed leaflets encouraging participation, while footage captured the strikingly quiet streets. Other cities, including Baneh (Bane), Saqqez (Seqiz)—hometown of women’s rights icon Jina (Mahsa) Amini—Dehgolan (Dewulan), and Divandare (Dîwandere), also observed significant shutdowns. West Azerbaijan Province saw Mahabad (Mehabad) and Bukan (Bokan) join the movement, broadening its geographical impact. The Iranian authorities responded by deploying security forces to monitor the situation, marking closed shops and sealing some businesses. Local sources reported an increased presence of security personnel in affected cities. Prisoners in the women’s ward of Tehran’s Evin Prison also expressed solidarity by launching a hunger strike. Prominent detainee Golrokh Iraei wrote on her X (former Twitter) account: “Female prisoners in Evin, aligned with the 52nd week of the ‘Tuesdays No Execution’ campaign, stand in solidarity with the Kurdistan general strike. We are observing a hunger strike on Tuesday and Thursday.” Meanwhile, an IRGC-affiliated news outlet claimed that Azizi’s execution had been postponed and that her lawyer was pursuing an appeal. The claim has not been independently verified, and Kurdish political parties have criticised it as an attempt to undermine the strike’s impact. This strike marks one of the largest demonstrations of Kurdish solidarity in recent years, highlighting ongoing tensions between the Kurdish population and the Iranian government. The protest reflects growing frustration with what Kurdish leaders describe as systemic oppression and targeted violence.>>
Source: https://medyanews.net/kurds-mobilise-in-historic-strike-against-death-sentences-for-azizi-and-moradi/

Earlier news
Jinha - Womens News Agency - January 21, 2025
<<Women demand abolishment of death penalty in Iran
In a joint statement, a group of university students and women activists in Rojhelat called on the Iranian authorities to revoke the death sentences against Pakhshan Azizi and Warisha (Verisheh) Moradi.
News Center- A group of university students and women activists in Rojhelat Kurdistan (Eastern Kurdistan or Iranian Kurdistan) have released a joint statement, condemning the death sentences handed down to Pakhshan Azizi and Warisha (Verisheh) Moradi, two Kurdish political prisoners. “The Iranian regime aims to take revenge on women for the ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadî’ uprising,” the statement said. “Everyone must take action against the execution of women fighting for freedom. We call on all Kurds to support the general strike to be held tomorrow against the death sentences handed down to Pakhshan Azizi and Warisha (Verisheh) Moradi.” The women also called on the Iranian authorities to revoke the death sentences against Pakhshan Azizi and Warisha (Verisheh) Moradi. On Monday, Six political parties and organizations in Rojhelat Kurdistan released a joint statement, calling for a general strike on January 22 to protest the death sentences handed down to Pakhshan Azizi and Warisha Moradi.>>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/women-demand-abolishment-of-death-penalty-in-iran-36376?page=1

Jinha - Womens News Agency - January 21, 2025 - by PERWIN AMARA
<<Kongra Star Spokesperson calls for solidarity with Pakhshan Azizi
Kongra Star Spokesperson Rihan Loqo condemns the Iranian Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the death sentence against Pakhshan Azizi, stressing that such decisions cannot undermine women’s struggle for freedom.
Qamishlo- On August 4, 2023, Pakhshan Azizi, a Kurdish journalist and political prisoner, was arrested in Tehran by Iranian Intelligence Services and held in solitary confinement in Ward 209 of Evin Prison for five months. On July 23, 2024, she was sentenced to death by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on charges of “armed rebellion against the state”. On January 8, 2025, the Iranian Supreme Court upheld the death sentence handed down to Pakhshan Azizi. Since then, human rights organizations, women’s organizations and activists have released statements, condemning the Iranian Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the death sentence against her.
NuJINHA spoke to Kongra Star Spokesperson Rihan Loqo about the death penalty in Iran. Rihan Logo recalled the regime's oppression against opposition in Iran and said, “As is known, the Iranian regime has targeted many women activists, journalists and politicians, who led the ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadî’ uprising and spoke out against oppression and injustice. Journalist Pakhshan Azizi is one of them.”
‘Women fighting for freedom face death penalty
Rihan Loqo condemned the Iranian Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the death sentence against Pakhshan Azizi and the death sentences handed down to women political prisoners. “Women face the death penalty for fighting for freedom and demanding their rights. Death penalty is a crime against humanity. During the ‘Jin,Jiyan, Azadî' uprising, women, who have been oppressed and exploited for thousands of years, said they would never bow down to the system of the regime. This system aims to intimidate these women by killing them and sentencing them to death.”
‘The Iranian regime is afraid of women’s struggle’
The Iranian regime thinks that it can prevent the struggle and resistance of women by using the death penalty, emphasized Rihan Loqo. “The Iranian Supreme Court upheld the death sentence handed down to Pakhshan Azizi. Pakhshan Azizi and Warisha Moradi (Verisheh Moradi) were arrested for leading their society and struggling for freedom. This shows how the Iranian regime is afraid of women’s struggle for freedom. The regime violates human rights and aims to intimidate people by using the death penalty. There is no democracy and equality in a system executing people.”
‘Pakhshan Azizi must be immediately released’
Rihan Loqo called on all human rights organizations and women’s organizations to “raise your voices for the release of Pakhshan Azizi. “As Kongra Star, we condemn the death sentences handed down to political prisoners in Iran. Condemning the death sentences is insufficient. We call on all human rights organizations, women’s organizations and activists to take to the streets and speak out against the death sentences. They must be in solidarity with Kurdish political prisoner Pakhshan Azizi and all political prisoners in Iran." >>
Video: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/kongra-star-spokesperson-calls-for-solidarity-with-pakhshan-azizi-36373?page=1

Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - January 20, 2025
<<Call for a general strike against the death sentences of Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi
The issuance of execution sentences for Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi, two Kurdish political prisoners, coupled with the Islamic Republic of Iran’s propaganda targeting Kurdish political prisoners, is deeply alarming and intolerable. In response, six Kurdish political parties have called for a general strike as a preemptive protest against these sentences. The Hengaw Organization for Human Rights supports this civil action and urges the people of Kurdistan to participate widely in this strike to stand against these unjust rulings and raise their voices for justice. This strike is not merely a protest against the impending executions of these two women; it is a stand against the broader wave of executions across Iran. If Kurdistan does not stand alone in this struggle, a path to halting this tsunami of death can be forged. Wednesday, January 22, 2025, has been designated as the day of the general strike—a chance to oppose death sentences and fight to save the lives of Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi. Hengaw calls on Iranian civil society and international organizations to not only amplify this call but to take practical steps to prevent the implementation of these sentences. Now is the time for swift and decisive action to stop these sentences before it is too late. According to data recorded by Hengaw’s Documentation and Statistics Center, more than 900 prisoners were executed in Iran in 2024, of whom 183 were Kurds. Additionally, 30 of those executed were women, with a significant proportion belonging to ethnic and national minorities. This highlights a serious human rights crisis.
Stop the Executions!
Raise Your Voice Louder!>>
Source: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2025/01/article-36

Jinha - Womens News Agency - January 20, 2025
<<3,400 signatures collected for Pakhshan Azizi
3,400 signatures have been collected for the petition demanding the Iranian authorities to revoke the death sentence against Pakhshan Azizi.
News Center- The petition demanding the Iranian authorities to revoke the death sentence against political prisoner Pakhshan Azizi continues. 3,400 signatures have been collected for the petition supported by artists, writers, poets, journalists, civilians, political activists, religious leaders, students and lawyers from Iran and abroad.
‘Standing against all kinds of oppression is our duty’
“No society can achieve justice by shedding blood,” the petitioners said in a statement. “The death penalty does not lead to justice. The execution of Pakhshan Azizi will open a non-healing wound in society. Standing against all kinds of oppression is our duty." >>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/3-400-signatures-collected-for-pakhshan-azizi-36370?page=1


Varisha Moradi
Jinha - Womens News Agency - January 20, 2025
<<General strike in Rojhelat against death penalty
Six political parties and organizations in Rojhelat Kurdistan have released a statement, calling for a general strike on January 22 (Wednesday) to protest the death sentences handed down to Pakhshan Azizi and Warisha Moradi.
News Center- Six political parties and organizations in Rojhelat Kurdistan have released a joint statement, calling for general strike on January 22 (Wednesday) to protest the death sentences handed down to Pakhshan Azizi and Warisha Moradi.
‘Take urgent action’
“As people suffer from unemployment, poverty, economic crisis, the lack of political freedom and many other social problems, the Iranian regime has sentenced dozens of political prisoners to death across Rojhelat Kurdistan and Iran, instead of responding to the demands of the people. In such an environment, urgent action must be taken to stop the execution of Pakhshan Azizi and Warisha (Varisheh) Moradi. The declaration of a general strike in Rojhelat Kurdistan is an action against the death penalty in Iran.” Calling on everyone to join the general strike on Wednesday, the statement said, “The power of unity must be demonstrated. We call on everyone not to go to work and school and keep their workplaces closed on January 22 (Wednesday). This strike is an opportunity to save people's lives. We should show once again that Kurdistan will not remain silent against the death penalty and take a strong stance against it.”
Signatures:
Kurdistan Freedom Party (Kurdish: Partî Azadîy Kurdistan,PAK)
Kurdistan Free Life Party (Kurdish: Partiya Jiyana Azad a Kurdistanê, PJAK)
Society of Revolutionary Toilers of Iranian Kurdistan
Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (Kurdish: Hizbi Dêmukrati Kurdıstani Êran, HDKI)
Society of Workers of Iranian Kurdistan
The Komala Kurdistan's Organization of the Communist Party of Iran>>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/general-strike-in-rojhelat-against-death-penalty-36367

Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - January 19, 2025
<<Sanandaj: Asad Ghafouri, Kurdish university professor and campaign leader for saving Pakhshan Azizi's Life, arrested
Dr. Asad Ghafouri, a university lecturer and one of the administrators of the "Save Pakhshan Azizi's Life" campaign, was arrested by security forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and transferred to an undisclosed location. According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Dr. Ghafouri was arrested at approximately 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 18, 2025, following a raid by the Intelligence Department forces on his home. Informed sources stated that Dr. Ghafouri, a Mechanical Engineering Department faculty member at Islamic Azad University in Sanandaj, and other administrators of the Telegram campaign had successfully gathered over 5,000 signatures supporting their cause. Hengaw has learned that shortly after Dr. Ghafouri's arrest, the Intelligence Department blocked the Telegram group dedicated to collecting signatures for the campaign, rendering it inaccessible to its administrators. Recently, the death sentence of Pakhshan Azizi, a Kurdish political prisoner, was upheld by Branch 39 of the Supreme Court of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Previously, her lawyers had raised concerns about the influence of security agencies on the case and expressed doubts about the possibility of her exoneration through the appeals process.>>
Source: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2025/01/article-29

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