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Iran Uprising at a Glance – Day 86
Based partially on reporting by PMOI (MEK) Network in Iran
Saturday, December 10, 2022 – 8 PM GMT+1
- Days: 86
- Protests: 280 cities
- Fatalities: 700+ estimated deaths, 585 identified by MEK
- Detentions: 30,000+
The nationwide uprising entered its 86th day today, as the world marks International Human Rights Day. Despite the recent execution of Mohsen Shekari as the first case of recently apprehended protesters being sent to the gallows, and thousands of demonstrators being arrested and tortured in the regime’s prisons, the Iranian people are continuing their anti-regime rallies, gatherings, protests, and demonstrations in all shapes and forms like never before.
December 10 – Qazvin, northwest #Iran
Locals continuing the nationwide protests against the regime on the 86th night of the uprising.#IranRevolution2022#مرگ_بر_ستمگر_چه_شاه_باشه_چه_رهبر pic.twitter.com/nsEKxXHvIl— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 10, 2022
In Tehran, storeowners on Manouchehri Street went on strike today while students of National and Khajeh Nasir Toosi universities are boycotting their classes and holding demonstrations.
The regime dispatched a large contingent of security forces to Tehran’s Sattarkhan district to prevent protests from taking shape. Videos show security forces randomly beating and shooting at civilians.
December 10 – Rasht, northern #Iran
Locals continuing the nationwide protests against the regime on the 86th night of the uprising.#IranRevolution2022 #MohsenShekari pic.twitter.com/m0zORPvFDO— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 10, 2022
Sattarkhan has become a sensitive location for the regime since Thursday after authorities executed 23-year-old Mohsen Shekari for taking part in protests in the district.
Nevertheless, protesters turned out in Sattarkhan. They lit fires and chanted “Death to the dictator,” “Khamenei, you murderer! We are all Mohsen Shekari,” “So many years of crimes! Death to the mullahs’ regime.”
December 10 – Karaj, west of Tehran, #Iran
Locals continuing the nationwide protests against the regime on the 86th night of the uprising.#IranRevolution2022#مرگ_بر_ستمگر_چه_شاه_باشه_چه_رهبر pic.twitter.com/yQknCX6pFt— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 10, 2022
In Tehran’s Jannat Abad district, protesters blocked roads, lit fires, and chanted “We don’t want the Islamic Republic.” They also set fire to a regime communications tower.
In the capital’s Shariati street people staged a protest and called on others to join them.
People in the Narmak district in Tehran held a rally while chanting anti-regime slogans.
Students at Tehran, Khajeh Nasir Toosi, Allameh Tabatabai, National, and Az-Zahra universities staged strikes in protest against the execution of Mohsen Shekari.
December 9 – Tehran, #Iran
Protesters in Nazi Abad chanting:
"Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!"#IranRevolution2022#آزادی_آزادی_آزادی pic.twitter.com/RakHl7mRs3— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 10, 2022
On Saturday, students of an all-girls technical school in Sanandaj protested and chanted anti-regime slogans, including “Death to the dictator!” and “Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!” The security forces eventually launched an attack targeting these protesting students.
In Karaj, west of Tehran, protesters staged an anti-regime rally and chanted slogans against the mullahs. Cars driving by honked their horns in a show of support.
December 10 – Tehran, #Iran
Locals in the capital's Narmak district are continuing the nationwide protests against the regime on the 86th night of the uprising.#IranRevolution2022#مرگ_بر_ستمگر_چه_شاه_باشه_چه_رهبرpic.twitter.com/3jVEJjyVmy— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 10, 2022
In Qom, south of Tehran, the protesters confronted a regime parliament deputy over the hanging of Mohsen Shekari, while chanting, “This is the final message. One more execution and there will be a revolt.”
In Ahvaz, southwestern Khuzestan Province, protesters torched a banner carrying the image of the eliminated Qods Force commander, Qassem Soleimani, and set an IRGC Basij base on fire.
December 10 – Tehran, #Iran
Authorities have dispatched a large number of security units to the capital's Sattarkhan district as more people are taking to the street for anti-regime protests.#IranRevolution2022#مرگ_بر_ستمگر_چه_شاه_باشه_چه_رهبر pic.twitter.com/Ojz82AQVSs— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 10, 2022
December 10 – Tehran, #Iran
Locals are reporting an intense atmosphere in the capital's Sattarkhan district as regime security units are patrolling the streets in large numbers.#IranRevolution2022#مرگ_بر_ستمگر_چه_شاه_باشه_چه_رهبر pic.twitter.com/jEc6hw7GMC— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 10, 2022
In Rezanshahr, northern Iran, the defiant youth torched an IRGC Basij base.
December 10 – Tehran, #Iran
Sattarkhan district
Protesters chanting: "Basij & ISIS! You are our ISIS!"#IranRevolution2022#MohsenShekari pic.twitter.com/XbCghLjUDc— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 10, 2022
December 10 – Ahvaz, southwest #Iran
A local paramilitary Basij bas is seen burning in the distance early Saturday morning.#IranRevolution2022#مرگ_بر_ستمگر_چه_شاه_باشه_چه_رهبر pic.twitter.com/O2J6NUjm3Y— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 10, 2022
In Isfahan, farmers protested yet again and demanded authorities address their concerns regarding their share of water for their lands. In Najafabad, the owners of stores that have recently been shuttered by authorities rallied outside the local governor’s office demanding the reopening of their stores.
UPDATE: 7:00 AM CET
Message to the US Senate Conference in Support of the Iranian People’s Uprising
I salute you all. I thank all the senators and distinguished personalities at this conference for expressing their support for the Iranian people’s uprising. In a few days, the uprising to overthrow religious fascism will begin its fourth month. These three months, filled with sacrifice and suffering, are the best indications that the regime’s overthrow is inevitable. Since Monday, nationwide strikes of merchants have further shaken the regime to its foundation. University and high school students continue their protests demanding an end to the regime.
Iran’s Public Protests Execution of Mohsen Shekari as Uprising Enters 85th Day
The regime ruling Iran, in its efforts to put an end to the Iranian people’s ongoing nationwide uprising, executed Mohsen Shekari yesterday for the “crime” of blocking a road in the country’s capital. While the mullahs sought to install fear into the country’s restive population, Iranian protesters took to the streets once again in different cities not only to condemn the horrific execution of a demonstrator but also to continue their call for an end to the mullahs’ regime.
Iranian Baluchis Respond to Mohsen Shekari Execution – Day 85 of Revolution
On Friday, December 9, 2022, Iran’s revolution, the brave people of Sistan & Baluchestan once again came to the streets shouting death to Khamenei. The images and news published on social media indicate that the people of Zahedan, the capital of the province protested the execution of Mohsen Shekari as well as the arbitrary execution and killings of their compatriots. They expressed their condolences to the people of Tehran. On the placards, they wrote: “You have executed Mohsen Shekari; expect revenge.”
Iran Human Rights Monitor, Annual Report 2022
On International Human Rights Day, Iran Human Rights Monitor releases its annual report. The very first Human Rights Charter was written by Cyrus the Great in 538 B.C. It also symbolizes the grand civilization of Iran. The Human Rights Charter is an inclusion of the Iranian people’s service to peace, justice, and global civilization. At a time when kings admired murder, plunder and conquering, Cyrus the Great founded his empire on peace and justice. In this inscription, he speaks of the freedom to worship gods and the freedom of mankind, marking his humanistic values.
Demonstrations by the Iranian Resistance Supporters, Condemning the Criminal Execution of the Young Protester, Mohsen Shekari—Part 2 – December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held protest demonstrations against the criminal execution of the young protester, Mohsen Shekari, in Gothenburg, Bern, Vienna, and Ireland. Mohsen, 23 years old, was arrested for participating in the nationwide Iranian Revolution in Tehran in September 2022.
Protest Demonstrations by the Iranian Resistance Supporters, Condemning the Criminal Execution of the Young Protester, Mohsen Shekari—December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held protest demonstrations against the criminal execution of the young protester, Mohsen Shekari, in Berlin, London, and Aarhus. Mohsen, 23 years old, was arrested for participating in the nationwide Iranian Revolution in Tehran in September 2022.
Also, read Iran News in Brief – December 9, 2022