Strong participation in Kurdish general strike to protest death penalty in Iran
Businesses in several Kurdish cities in Iran went on strike Wednesday after Kurdish groups called for a protest against the death sentences of two female political prisoners.
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Thursday, 23 January 2025
The general strike in Eastern Kurdistan (Rojhilat) on Wednesday saw many businesses in several cities closing down to protest the death sentences of two female political prisoners, social worker Pakhshan Azizi and activist Warisha Moradi.
Six largest parties in Rojhilat called for a general strike against the death penalty. The action is intended to increase the pressure on the Iranian regime to stop its state killing machine. The parties PAK, PJAK, PDK-I and the three Komala groups announced the strike on Monday in a joint call.
Images posted on social media showed closed shops in cities such as Sanandaj, Saqqez, Divandarreh, and Marivan in Kurdistan province, as well as Mahabad, Bukan in West Azarbaijan province, and Kermanshah.
Moradi was sentenced to death in November by Tehran's Revolutionary Court on charges of "armed rebellion." Azizi received the same sentence in July.
Both sentences have sparked outrage locally and internationally.
Businesses in several Kurdish cities in Iran went on strike Wednesday after Kurdish groups called for a protest against the death sentences of two female political prisoners.
ANF
NEWS DESK
Thursday, 23 January 2025
The general strike in Eastern Kurdistan (Rojhilat) on Wednesday saw many businesses in several cities closing down to protest the death sentences of two female political prisoners, social worker Pakhshan Azizi and activist Warisha Moradi.
Six largest parties in Rojhilat called for a general strike against the death penalty. The action is intended to increase the pressure on the Iranian regime to stop its state killing machine. The parties PAK, PJAK, PDK-I and the three Komala groups announced the strike on Monday in a joint call.
Images posted on social media showed closed shops in cities such as Sanandaj, Saqqez, Divandarreh, and Marivan in Kurdistan province, as well as Mahabad, Bukan in West Azarbaijan province, and Kermanshah.
Moradi was sentenced to death in November by Tehran's Revolutionary Court on charges of "armed rebellion." Azizi received the same sentence in July.
Both sentences have sparked outrage locally and internationally.
The six largest parties in Eastern Kurdistan have called for a general strike against the death penalty.
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Wednesday, 22 January 2025,
Six largest parties in Rojhilat have called for a general strike against the death penalty - East Kurdistan (Western Iran) is to be paralyzed today, Wednesday. The action is intended to increase the pressure on the Iranian regime to stop its state killing machine. The parties PAK, PJAK, PDK-I and the three Komala groups announced the strike on Monday in a joint call.
The Kurdish parties said: “Iran is in a crisis: poverty, unemployment and inflation are high, individual and political freedoms have been confiscated by the regime, and social injustice prevails. But instead of answering society's demands and removing grievances, the rulers in Tehran are generating more and more crises in order to subject the population to even more repression.”
This tactic also includes intensifying repression against political prisoners and escalating the use of the death penalty as a tool of repression. The Kurdish parties added: "The impending execution of social worker Pakhshan Azizi and activist Warisha Moradi is an alarming signal that requires immediate action to prevent this humanitarian tragedy. One of the effective measures is to organize a general strike throughout Kurdistan."
The joint call further explained that "The general strike, a symbol of civil resistance in Kurdistan, has always been a powerful tool to demonstrate the collective will of the people at critical moments in history. Today we are facing another historic moment in which unity and solidarity are crucial to prevent further atrocities and save the lives of people who are committed to the pursuit of freedom, justice and equality.”
The action could serve as a peaceful and civil response to the repressive policies of the Iranian government, according to the “Jin Jiyan Azadî” movement, which sent the world a first message of resistance and resilience. The general strike could also be aligned with solidarity with the political prisoners who are on hunger strike against executions every Tuesday in over 30 Iranian prisons."
The parties "call on all people in Kurdistan to join the general strike against the death penalty. By closing workplaces, markets and educational institutions, we can demonstrate the power of unity and solidarity against injustice and oppression. This action has the potential to save lives and prevent further suffering for families. Let us prove once again that Kurdistan will not remain silent in the face of such an inhumane government and will take a strong stance with unity and solidarity."
SIx parties announce general strike for Warisha Moradi and Pakshan Azizi sentenced to death in Iran
In Eastern Kurdistan, a general strike will take place on Wednesday against the death sentences against Kurdish political prisoners Warisha Moradi and Pakshan Azizi.
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Monday, 20 January 2025
Six political parties and organisations issued a statement announcing a general strike on Wednesday, January 22, in Rojhilat (Eastern Kurdistan) against the death sentences handed down to Kurdish activists Warisha Moradi and Pakshan Azizi.
The joint statement by the Kurdistan Freedom Party, Party for a Free Life in Kurdistan (PJAK), Revolutionary Laborers Community of Kurdistan-Iran, Democratic Party of Kurdistan-Iran, Kurdistan Laborers Community and Kurdistan Organization of the Communist Party of Iran said the following:
“In an environment marked by a lack of political freedoms, unemployment, poverty, lack of services and many other social problems, the Iranian regime has sentenced dozens of political prisoners to death in Kurdistan and all over Iran instead of answering the demands of the people. In such an environment, urgent steps must be taken to stop the death sentences handed to Pakshan Azizi and Warisha Moradi. One of these steps is the declaration of a general strike in Kurdistan.
In Eastern Kurdistan there has always been a tradition of general strikes as an act of civil disobedience, especially in fragile times. Today, we are facing one of such times. The will of public opinion must prevent another tragedy and save the lives of people who have done nothing but love the people and fight for freedom and equality from the death penalty. This strike, which undoubtedly imposes itself in a civil and peaceful manner, can once again carry the message to the whole society to take action and protect itself as a 'Jin, Jiyan, Azadî' (Woman, Life, Freedom) revolution. This strike is also a voice for the political prisoners who courageously say 'No to the death penalty’ in more than 30 Iranian prisons every Tuesday.
We call on all the people of Kurdistan to participate in a general strike across Kurdistan on the 22nd of this month (Wednesday) against the death sentence against our struggling children. In addition, all workplaces, markets, schools should be closed and thus show the power of social unity to achieve political and humanitarian goals. This preventive step is an opportunity to save people's lives. Let us show once again that Kurdistan will not remain silent and will take a strong stand against the inhuman political power. Long live the unity and solidarity of Kurdistan society.”
Iranian court issues arrest warrant against Jina Amini's father
Emced Amini, the father of Jina Amini, said that an Iranian court has issued a detention order against him for protesting the death sentence against Pakshan Azizi.
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Saturday, 25 January 2025,
Emced Amini, the father of Jina Amini, the young Kurdish girl who was beaten and killed while in the Iranian state’s “morality” police custody on 16 September 2022, shared a message on his Instagram page about a decision by an Iranian court.
Amini said that a lawsuit was filed against him at the Saqiz Revolutionary Court on Friday, 24 January, on charges of “propaganda against the state” and “spreading false news.”
Amini stated that he was summoned to the courthouse and a detention order was issued for him, and that he will remain in custody until the trial.
It was learned that the decision regarding Emced Amini was made because of the message he published to protest the death sentence against Pakshan Azizi.
Emced Amini, the father of Jina Amini, said that an Iranian court has issued a detention order against him for protesting the death sentence against Pakshan Azizi.
ANF
NEWS DESK
Saturday, 25 January 2025,
Emced Amini, the father of Jina Amini, the young Kurdish girl who was beaten and killed while in the Iranian state’s “morality” police custody on 16 September 2022, shared a message on his Instagram page about a decision by an Iranian court.
Amini said that a lawsuit was filed against him at the Saqiz Revolutionary Court on Friday, 24 January, on charges of “propaganda against the state” and “spreading false news.”
Amini stated that he was summoned to the courthouse and a detention order was issued for him, and that he will remain in custody until the trial.
It was learned that the decision regarding Emced Amini was made because of the message he published to protest the death sentence against Pakshan Azizi.
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