Like wildfire, a picture spread from the center of the demonstration that yesterday defied Iran’s security forces as thousands of people traveled to the country’s western province of Kurdistan to visit the grave of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, on the 40th. anniversary of her death.
In this picture, which summed up much of what she campaigned and also of the protests that are entering their sixth week in Iran, a veilless, hairless young woman stands on the roof of a car as thousands of people appear to commit their actions. way to the Amini cemetery in the city of Sakkaz, despite the strict security measures and the bloody campaign unleashed by the authorities against the women-led demonstrations.
A sign of victory was raised, indicating the determination of the Iranian youth to move forward in asserting their rights and confirming that they are tired of the oppression they suffer in light of the imposition of strict laws that have nothing to do with this generation. .
“Woman, Life, Freedom”
According to videos posted on social media, hundreds of men and women gathered at the Aiji cemetery chanted “Woman, life, freedom” and “Death to the dictator”.
Others chanted, “This year is the year of blood… Mr. Ali will fall,” referring to Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.
In addition, two well-known Iranian footballers, legendary scorer Ali Daei and goalkeeper Hamid Lak, joined the protesters yesterday, according to Henkao, a non-governmental organization that monitors human rights violations in Kurdistan province and is based in Norway.
In several cities of Kurdistan “Sanandaj, Sakkaz, Divandar, Marivan and Kamyaran” strikes swept the streets and markets.
opened fire
On the other hand, the security forces resorted to repressive methods, used tear gas and opened fire on people in Zindan Square in the city of Sakkaz, Hankow reported.
While the country’s judiciary announced indictments of around 300 detainees in connection with the movements, bringing the number of accused to over 1,000.
Threat to the Mahs family
Human rights activists have previously confirmed that intelligence agencies warned Amini’s family against holding any 40th birthday ceremonies and asked them to issue a statement asking them not to visit her grave, otherwise “they should worry about their son’s life.”
It is noteworthy that since the death of 22-year-old Amini on September 16, three days after she was arrested by the vice police during a visit to Tehran with her younger brother, allegedly for violating the strict dress code introduced, demonstrations in the country have not subsided.
Her death sparked unprecedented protests in Iran for three years, led mostly by young women and students, many of whom burn their hijabs or cut their hair, which is a political message and a challenge to the authorities, as well as a confirmation that the young segment or that known as generation, similar to “GENERATION Z” in the valley. And the power lies in another valley, as many analysts and observers have emphasized over the past six weeks.
