London, 26 Aug – The leader of the Iranian opposition has stated that an international inquiry into the 1988 massacre of political prisoners in Iran, is essential to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Maryam Rajavi made this speech during a tour of the exhibition of photos depicting Paris’ massacred political prisoners on the anniversary of the liberation of Paris. It also features reflections and testimonials from political prisoners in Iran.
London, 26 Aug – The Iranian resistance has forced the regime to comment on the 1988 massacre of 30,000 political prisoners four weeks into its campaign for justice for the victims, mostly members of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI or MEK).
London, 26 Aug – A former Canadian Justice Minister has spoken of the importance of standing in solidarity with the people of Iran and supporting the Iranian Resistance on the anniversary of the 1988 massacre of political prisoners.
London, 26 Aug – There are growing concerns in Washington that Iran is expanding its terror network among South American countries hostile to the US, during a visit to the area by the Iranian Foreign Minister, according to the Washington Free Beacon.
During the tour, Javad Zarif has visited Cuba, Venezuela, and other countries that are believed to be sheltering Iranian-funded terrorist organizations like Hezbollah.
London, 24 Aug – The following is the text of the message of Mrs. Rajavi on Wednesday to an exhibition in Paris‘ Mairie du 2e commemorating the 28th anniversary of the 1988 massacre of 30,000 political prisoners in Iran.
The time has come for the UN to adopt a resolution, condemning this crime. The international community must prosecute Iran’s ruling mullahs
London, 24 Aug – An Iranian Resistance group has released a statement calling for a halt to the spate of mass executions that have taken place this month.
The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) states that at least 66 people were executed by the totalitarian regime in the past three weeks alone.
These needless deaths were scheduled to coincide with the anniversary of the 1988 massacre which killed more than 30,000 people; a crime for which new evidence recently surfaced regarding the regime’s guilt.
London, 24 Aug – On August 23, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) reports that several youths have been arrested, allegedly for internet crimes, according to Commander of Ardabil’s Internet Police, FATA.
Hafez Sharifi said, “In the past year, more than 95 people were arrested in this area. We opened the files for the convicts and they were turned in to the judicial authorities.” He added, “The average age of those arrested is between 19 and 27.”
London, 24 Aug – After 33 days on a Hunger Strike, on August 18 Iranian political prisoner, Arjang Davoudi published a letter demanding criminal prosecution of the warden of Gohardasht Prison in Karaj.
Mr. Davoudi started his hunger strike on July 17. He stopped taking his medications, as well. He did this to protest to the deplorable situation of fellow inmates.
He is now on day 39.
London, 23 Aug – The political prisoners held at the Gohardasht (Rajai-Shahr) Prison in Karaj, have witnessed and reported a significant increase in security measures, and many now fear for their lives.
London, 23 Aug – The Dutch-Iranian community, and supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), staged a protest rally in solidarity with the victims of the recent wave of political executions in Iran. Hundreds of people gathered together in the protest in The Hague on Saturday, August 20.
This follows last week’s three-day hunger strike staged by dozens of members of the Dutch-Iranian communities in The Hague.
