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Latest News in Brief- February 8, 2020

On Saturday 8 February, Anglo-Iranians and supporters of Iran's main opposition PMOI/MeK and NCRI held a major rally on the anniversary of anti-monarchic 1979 revolution and in support of IranProtests and regime change in Iran, in London, Trafalgar square

A protest previously held by the Anglo-Iranians in London

Written by Hamideh Taati on 08 February 2020.

THE CONTENT OF THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS OF THE IRAN PROTESTS.

February 8, 2020:

RALLY BY THE IRANIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITIES

AND THE NCRI/MEK  SUPPORTERS IN WASHINGTON D.C.

The Rally’s emphasize that #Iran does have an alternative with a clear leadership, platform, significant network and organizational capabilities inside Iran that is willing to pay the price to #FreeIran#IranProtests #IStandWithMaryamRajavi pic.twitter.com/xCaEMmSV2r

— OIAC (@OrgIAC) February 8, 2020

Col. Wesley Martin: We are witnessing Citizens of Middle East are finally coming out to protest against Iran’s interference in their country:IRGC and Qassem Soleimoni was responsible for scores of attacks on US interests including 600 Americans servicemen.

 

MS. SONA SAMSAMI, NCRI’S REPRESENTATIVE IN THE UNITED STATES TOLD THE GATHERING: 

We believe all Iranians are born free and equal. They deserve freedom, democracy and the right to freely elect their government but dictators; be it Monarchs like the Shah or Mullahs believe otherwise.

We have made a pledge to overthrow this regime and return to our people their rights and freedoms; a pluralistic government where the people & ballot box rules

Our hearts are with the resistance units in Iran Any kind of dictatorship in any shapes whether in form of monarchy or theocracy is rejected by Iranians and a clear message from Iran protests was sent in their slogans.

Our hearts are with the resistance units in #Iran

Soona Samadani indicates any kind of dictatorship in any shapes weather in form of monarchy or theocracy is rejected by Iranians and a clear message from #IranProtests was sent in their slogans. #FreeIran pic.twitter.com/zYI6YgLHEO

— OIAC (@OrgIAC) February 8, 2020

This rally was also attended by some renowned American politicians. Former congressman, Judge Ted Poe addressed the crowd outside the White House.  He said: Keep Fighting for freedom. Flame of liberty must continue in your souls like the sun.

“Soleimani killed Iranians around the world was instrumental in killing Iranians in Camps Ashraf and Liberty,” added Judge Poe.

RALLY BY THE ANGLO-IRANIAN COMMUNITIES AND THE NCRI/MEK  SUPPORTERS IN LONDON: 

British Member of Parliament  Dr. Mathew Offord: Iran protests across Iran that world witnessed for 2 years, which regime and its  Supreme Leader admit are organised by main Iran opposition PMOI and the NCRI and  their resistance units show, Iranian  people are determined to take back their country that mullahs hijacked 41 years ago.

Former British Member of Parliament, Mark Williams at the rally in London:

Since Mullahs usurped power in Iran, the country turned into large prison for 80 millions.

Recent Iran Protests targeting Supreme Leader and entire regime. The Iranian people are rejecting the theocratic rule, domestic repression &destabilising role in Middile East

Swedish-Iranian Communities hold a rally on 41st anniversary of anti-monarchic 1979 revolution, supporting Iran protests and calling on Swedish government to work with its international allies at the Unite Nations and European Union to  Iran regime to account for their atrocities, including killing of 1500 protesters.

MRS. MARYAM RAJAVI, NCRI’S PRESIDENT-ELECT, WROTE ON TWITTER: 

MESSAGE OF MRS. MARYAM RAJAVI, PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF RESISTANCE OF IRAN (NCRI), TO THE RALLY OF IRANIANS IN STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN:

Your gathering and rally today in Stockholm is a clear testament to the Iranian people’s relentless resolve to achieve freedom and to overthrow the inhuman clerical regime”

IRAN NEWS IN BRIEF, FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Iranian Regime Dispatches an Anti-Riot Vehicle to Stadium

Iran: Seven Sunni Prisoners Sentenced to Death After 10 Years of Detention

Installing Surveillance Camera by the Iran’s Regime

RALLIES BY IRANIAN COMMUNITIES IN EUROPE AND THE US ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF ANTI-MONARCHIC REVOLUTION

On the eve of anti-monarchic revolution, Iranian communities and the supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI, Mujahedin-e Khalq or MEK) in Europe and the United States, will hold rallies today, and tomorrow, February 7 and 8, 2002.

These rallies are part of an international campaign by Iranian communities throughout Europe, the US, and Canada, and will be held in London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Toronto, Rome, Munich, Geneva, and Washington, DC.

Anglo-Iranians and supporters of Iran’s main opposition PMOI/MEK and NCRI hold a major rally in London on February 8, 2020

 

FAMILIES OF THE VICTIMS OF THE UKRAINIAN AIRLINE FILE LAWSUIT AGAINST THE IRANIAN REGIME

Families of the victims of the Ukrainian Airliner that was downed by IRGC missiles have opened lawsuits in Canadian courts. The original plaintiff’s name has been kept secret so that their families in Iran will not face pressure from the Iranian regime.

The lawsuits are against the Iranian regime, Its supreme leader Ali Khamenei, and head of the IRGC Air-defense system, IRGC commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh demanding at least 1.1 million Canadian dollars in compensation.

According to Reuters, the suit alleges that the downing of the plane was “an intentional and deliberate act of terrorism.” As a result of the criminal downing of the Ukrainian plane, all 176 passengers and crews onboard were murdered. The Iranian regime, including its president, Hassan Rouhani first denied any role in shooting down the plane, but after evidence was published proving the regime’s role in this, they were forced to admit to the crime.

US SENATORS CALL ON TWITTER, TO SEIZE OFFERING SERVICES TO THE IRANIAN REGIME

Four Republican senators have written a letter to the CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, requesting the Twitter accounts of Ali Khamenei the Iranian regime’s Supreme Leader and Mohammad Javad Zarif, it’s Foreign Minister to be closed based on the U.S. Sanctions.

US STATE DEPARTMENT CONDEMNS THE IRANIAN REGIME OVER VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

The spokesperson for the US Secretary of State, Morgan Ortagus condemned the Iranian regime’s brutal sentencing of women rights activists to twitted on Friday, February 7, 2020, “We condemn the Iranian regime for harshly resentencing Mojgan Keshararz, Yasaman Aryani, and Monireh Srabshahi to another decade in the notorious Qarchak Prison for defying mandatory hijab laws. Nobody should be forced to wear- or not to wear- religious attire.

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WHAT ARE THE IRAN PROTESTS OF 2019?

Friday, February 7, 2020, marks the 85th day since the beginning of the nationwide Iran protests.

The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) has identified 724 of the more than 1500 protesters killed by the regime so far.

Mrs. Maryam Rajavi the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) has called on the United Nations to urgently send an international fact-finding mission to Iranian prisons to meet with the detainees.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UPRISING:

Number of uprising cities: 191

Number of martyrs: At least 1500

Number of injured: More than 4,000

Number of detainees: More than 12,000

Read more: Some Women Activists and Protesters Were Sentenced to Prison by Iranian Regime Courts