NCRI – Political prisoners in Zahedan Central Prison, south east of Iran, issued a statement on the occasion of March 8 International Women’s Day urging United Nations and UNHCR to act to free women political prisoners.
The political prisoners congratulated and saluted the Women’s International Day to all women around the world, especially to the women of Iran, “whom always have an important and active role in the history of Iran.”
They expressed hope that the “restrictions would be removed and the heroic women of Iran so they could reach their legitimate rights.”
“We also announce our support and solidarity with all the female political prisoners throughout the country. We urge UN and UNHCR officials to call on the Iranian regime for their freedom,” the statement added.
