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Iran Uprising at a Glance – Day 28
Based partially on reporting by PMOI (MEK) Network in Iran
Thursday, October 13, 2022 – 10 PM CET
The Count:
- Days: 28th day
- Protests: 185 cities
- Fatalities: 400+ estimated deaths, 206 identified by MEK
- Detentions: 20,000+
Protests in Tehran, Karaj, Ahvaz in the south, Abhar, Arak, and many cities in Kurdistan province such as Sanandaj, Mahabad, Baneh, and Marivan are going on tonight. In Tehran chants of “Death to the dictator” and “Death to Khamenei” are ringing out in various neighborhoods as has become customary. The Internet blackout has continued.
A notable feature of the uprising has been that funerals and memorials for each of the protesters that have been killed by the regime have turned into another protest. The funeral of Mohsen Mousavi in Deram township in Zanjan province is one such case. Mohsen Mousavi was a 32-year-old shop owner who was standing in front of his shop in Tehran’s bazaar when he was hit in the head by security forces and then shot with a pellet gun and died from his injuries. His family laid him to rest today in a large gathering with great grief for a life cut short by the brutality of the regime.
Tehran – A brave young woman defends herself and fights back in the face of two attacking plainclothes agents who want to force her to wear the hijab.
UPDATE: 2:00 PM CEST
Based partially on reporting by PMOI (MEK) Social Headquarters in Iran
Thurs, October 13, 2022 – 2 PM CET
As the fourth week of Iran’s historic uprising for freedom and the downfall of Ali Khamenei’s theocratic dictatorship comes to a close, there is no end to the protests in sight. Khamenei spoke yesterday and was in total denial, calling the protests “scattered riots here and there.” He insisted, not unlike other dictators that fell before him, that “recent developments are not spontaneous” and blamed “the enemies’ propaganda” as driving the protests. Meanwhile, protesters less than a mile from his office chanted “Death to Khamenei”. The ailing and ruthless dictator for life signaled, not unexpectedly, that he does not listen and will not correct his behavior. The only avenue that he left open for change is the toppling of the entirety of his regime by the Iranian people who have shown they want fundamental change.
Strikes in the oil and gas sector continued with workers demanding the release of detained protesters and political prisoners. A general strike in the Kurdistan province and parts of Tehran has spread to Mashhad, Iran’s second-largest city, as well.
Protesters are gearing up to hit the streets again in what has now become a test of will with suppressive forces that have grown weary.
An Internet blackout in Iran is ongoing. We will be providing news updates as we receive them throughout the day.
UPDATE: 9:30 AM CEST
Live Report: Iran Sees 27th Day of Continuous Protests, General Strike in Support of Uprising
Wednesday marks the 27th day of Iran’s nationwide uprising against the mullahs’ rule despite the regime imposing heavy crackdown measures on protesters and even ordinary people in cities across the country. Activists in numerous cities and towns in Iran’s Kurdish provinces, including Sanandaj, Saqqez, Baneh, Marivan, Sarpol Zahab, and others are witnessing local storeowners on strike in support of brave protesters who protest the regime’s rule. One report indicated a similar strike by storeowners in Mashhad, Iran’s second-largest city, located in the northeast.
Women Are Leading a Revolution in Iran
Women are leading a revolution in Iran is an opinion editorial by Soona Samsami, the representative in the United States for the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), published by the Washington Times on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
The Iranian people’s uprising against the misogynist theocracy celebrates its third week. Despite a brutal state onslaught, protests are surging, shaking the theocracy’s fragile foundations. Indeed, Iran is on the precipice of change, with women and youth leading the way toward democracy.
Iran: Anti-Regime Protests and Strikes Continue on Day 27
Iranian citizens resumed the anti-regime protests and strikes on October 12 for the 27th consecutive day. According to the opposition Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK), the demonstrations have expanded to more than 185 cities across Iran.
Instead of hearing fundamental grievances and demands, authorities responded to citizens with violence. Field reports say security forces have killed at least 400 citizens, injured thousands, and detained more than 20,000.
Over 400 Children Detained During Iran Protests
The Commander of the State Security Force of Qom Province acknowledged at a news conference that the age of 60 percent of those detained during protests in Qom is between 15 and 22 years old. These statistics only relate to the city of Qom.
More than 400 children and adolescents under the age of 18 arrested during the recent protests are now in jail, detained among drug addicts. In this way, the Iranian regime prepares the conditions for the addiction of these children, and makes them passive in their opposition to the government.
Norway, Oslo—October 11, 2022: Iranian Resistance Supporters Demonstration in Support of the Iran Protests
Norway, Oslo—October 11, 2022: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally in front of Iran’s regime embassy to express solidarity with the nationwide Iran Protests. They protested the suppression of the current uprising across Iran by the mullahs’ regime.
Also, read Iran News in Brief – October 12, 2022
