Solidarity with the brave women of Iran

[Signalbox]

Just reading/watching about the tragic death of Mahsa Amini following her arrest for incorrectly wearing the hijab. These women are so incredibly brave.

"Anti-government protests are taking place across Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on 16 September. Amini was detained in Tehran by a paramilitary unit that enforces Islamic dress codes after she reportedly didn’t wear the hijab correctly. She fell into a coma under unknown circumstances while in custody and later died, prompting outrage at religious police and security forces. However, despite its scale, analysts and diplomats are doubtful that the protests will lead to any significant change."

Oh god, I’d forgotten that. What a travesty. The UN having a laugh at the oppression and murder of women.

And a family being forced to lie about their daughter's (Nika Shakarami) death...

"Nika Shakarami: Iran protester's family forced to lie about death"

www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63154994?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

The courage and bravery of these women is unbelievable:

www.thetimes.co.uk/article/06e559e4-47f9-11ed-bad9-7fa0c293ad00?shareToken=b52e85f3873c311148b48cdb7ee114f0

More footage of Sarina Esmailzadeh

twitter.com/omid9/status/1578726224675106817

@ omid9

Omid Djalili

"Another one gone. Peacefully protesting the death of #Mahsa_Amini beaten to death with blows to the head by security forces. #SarinaEsmailzadeh"

"This must stop now. #Iran #IranProtests #IranianWomen #IranRevolution2022"

“Fears for Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi after she competed in Seoul without a hijab”

amp.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/18/fears-for-iranian-climber-elnaz-rekabi-after-she-competed-in-seoul-without-a-hijab

I really want to do something - I feel so strongly about this. But I am at a complete loss over what to do that will make any positive difference. Or even what our government could do to help.
I am so awed by their bravery but devastated at the loss of their precious lives.

"Elnaz Rekabi: Crowd greet Iranian climber who broke hijab rule on return" - www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63309101

Hopefully she is safely home and not being punished by the regime.

A huge rally in Berlin: www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63361813

'A number of teenage girls are reported to been killed since anti-government protests swept across Iran a month ago. Activists and relatives have blamed security forces for their deaths'

www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-63311605

It's just unbearable.

Another horrific account of what these brave women are facing:

www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7b95e2aa-4ed3-11ed-b120-ca4f3ffbcdc5?shareToken=f08184be5d70490b4be1a9c774c340b1

”Fresh crackdown on Iran mourners at girl's gravesite”

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-63411451

Meanwhile,here in Scotland,women's rights are being removed by the SNP.

Thousands ignore govt road closures to walk to Mahsa Amini’s grave in her hometown of Saqez 40 days after her death:

twitter.com/ianbremmer/status/1585268047312523264

Despite the regime's brutality, they are still protesting.

Masih Alinejad on Twitter: "This is how we win. Hope over darkness. Despite an estimated 300 killed and 14,000 arrests, students are back on the streets in Mashhad, Iran, this time fist bumps and hugs. The girl who took the vide says; heartwarming to see men are with us. We are no longer alone." #MahsaAmini

twitter.com/AlinejadMasih/status/1586719059739025409

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/nov/05/i-am-free-while-the-women-of-iran-are-not-afforded-the-same-luxury-but-now-they-are-spearheading-a-revolution?CMP=ShareiOSAppp_Other

“The compulsory hijab is like the Berlin Wall: once it falls the whole Islamic Republic will be done. That’s why the mullahs are scared. Millions of girls and women in Iran are now standing shoulder to shoulder and saying no; we are ready to die, but we won’t live with this humiliation.”

www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/12/iranian-activist-masih-alinejad-its-the-start-of-the-end-for-the-islamic-republic

Wow. That's powerful, Masih Alinejad is awe inspiring.

This isn't the half of it! Sharron Davies tweeted on this.

twitter.com/sharrond62/status/1591333148985806849

twitter.com/planetofjah/status/1590391836585394176

15,000 women are to be executed. Those who are virgins will be raped before being murdered, because Islam doesn't allow the execution of a virgin.

How is this happening? It's beyond appalling!

Where is the world's outcry for these incredibly courageous women and girls?

I've had a look and can't find much to support those figures, nor the part about virgins being raped. Not to say its not true, but I can't find many reputable sources reporting on it.

www.express.co.uk/news/world/1694363/Iran-protests-clerical-regime-revolutionary-guard-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-vn

Oddly, the Express seems to be reporting on this more than the BBC.

Noting Iran is apparently supplying Russia with weapons in Ukraine.

NewsWeek has the story, but doesn't mention anything about virgins: www.newsweek.com/iran-protesters-refuse-back-down-15000-face-execution-1758578

If the England football team don't refuse to play Iran in the World Cup then they are despicably complicit. As would be all the other teams.

Men need to stand up against this brutality by other men. The excuse of money simply cannot be allowed to happen.

twitter.com/MatteaMerta/status/1590892652631031808

www.newsweek.com/iran-protesters-refuse-back-down-15000-face-execution-1758578?amp=1

The second link in my post above mentions the SA of virgin girls/women.

Thanks, Emotionalsupportviper. I'm still not seeing a definitive statement that supports the Twitter video statement that it's 'becoming a rule' to execute protestors, only that parliament voted to 'teach them a good lesson' -

'the methods of which were not specified'

The 'rape of virgins' doesn't seem to have any solid evidence behind it - from what I read it's based on one article in one paper (Jerusalem Times, I think), years back. Again, I'm not saying it's never happened, but I can't find any solid evidence.

Agree 100%.

Interview on woman's hour with Faranak Amidi... starts at 03.45

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001f4tf

"15,000 currently on trial, the fear of execution is real."

"Women continue to lead protests in Iran. But many Iranians say speaking out against the regime brings real risks. Now according to State Media a court in Iran has issued the first death sentence to a person arrested for taking part. We get the latest from Faranak Amidi the BBC's Near East Women's Affairs Reporter and Rushanara Ali the Labour MP for Bethnal Green and Bow about what she wants the UK Government to do."