NCRI – Amnesty International calls on Ali Khamenei, Iranian regime's Supreme Leader, “to immediately retract a statement he made on Wednesday calling it a crime to criticize the outcome of June’s presidential election.” Khamenei’s statement was broadcast on state television.
“The Ayatollah’s statement seeks to criminalize legitimate peaceful dissent and dissatisfaction with the political process,” said Malcolm Smart, director of Amnesty International's Middle East and North Africa program.
“In dealing with the aftermath of the elections, the Iranian authorities are continuing to commit violation after violation after violation of fundamental human rights. They are trying to muzzle their own people and cow them into silence.”
“Anyone held solely for the peaceful expression of their views concerning the election should be released immediately and unconditionally and all detainees should be protected from torture or other ill-treatment,” said Smart.
