{"id":325202,"date":"2024-10-22T15:43:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T14:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=325202"},"modified":"2024-10-22T15:43:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T14:43:26","slug":"iran-protests-nationwide-demonstrations-against-executions-low-wages-and-poor-living-conditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-protests\/iran-protests-nationwide-demonstrations-against-executions-low-wages-and-poor-living-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran Protests: Nationwide Demonstrations Against Executions, Low Wages, and Poor Living Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Iran witnessed a surge of protests today as people across multiple cities took to the streets to voice their grievances against government policies. From calls to end executions to demands for better pensions and working conditions, the demonstrations highlight growing discontent across various segments of society.<\/p>\n

In Tehran<\/strong>, protesters gathered outside the Iranian regime’s parliament to denounce the regime\u2019s ongoing use of the death penalty. Chanting \u201cStop the executions! Stop the executions!\u201d the demonstrators expressed their outrage over the continued and frequent use of capital punishment, which has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights organizations worldwide. This protest comes amid a period of heightened public scrutiny of the government’s harsh penal practices, seen as a tool of repression against dissenting voices.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, retired government employees<\/strong> held rallies in Tehran<\/strong> and Kermanshah<\/strong>, demanding higher pensions and improved living conditions. Despite promises of pension adjustments, retirees argue that the increases outlined in the new budget plan are insufficient to keep pace with the rising cost of living. In Kermanshah, the retirees\u2019 gathering was met with support from local residents who honked car horns and applauded, showing solidarity with the protesters. The government\u2019s latest budget proposal, which includes a 20% increase in pensions, was submitted to Parliament today, but many see it as inadequate given the country\u2019s ongoing economic crisis.<\/p>\n

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October 22\u2014Tehran, Iran
Retired government employees hold protest rally as the regime ignores their demand for better pensions and living conditions.#IranProtests<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/rR04DWom0H<\/a><\/p>\n

— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 22, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n