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On November 9, the municipality of Villiers-Adam, France, paid tribute to Maryam Akbari Monfared, one of Iran\u2019s most prominent political prisoners, by displaying a large banner on its city hall for two weeks. Titled \u201cCourage Against Injustice,\u201d<\/em> the poster highlighted Akbari Monfared\u2019s 15 years of imprisonment for seeking justice for her siblings executed by Iran\u2019s regime. It also called for support for political prisoners in Iran, emphasizing the country\u2019s alarming record of 678 executions in 2024.<\/p>\n The banner shed light on Akbari Monfared\u2019s enduring struggle<\/a>, noting the regime\u2019s relentless attempts to silence her, including denying her even a single day of furlough and extending her prison term beyond the initial 15-year sentence. Her imprisonment began in 2009 after her arrest during mass protests against the regime’s presidential sham elections. She was sentenced to 15 years by Tehran\u2019s Revolutionary Court on charges of \u201cenmity against God\u201d<\/em> due to alleged ties to the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK).<\/p>\n The regime\u2019s true target, however, has been her quest for accountability. In 2016, Akbari Monfared filed a formal complaint demanding an investigation into the executions of her siblings, including two who were killed during the 1988 massacre<\/a> of political prisoners. Her call for justice drew international attention but also intensified the regime\u2019s reprisals against her, including fabricated charges to extend her sentence.<\/p>\n The display in Villiers-Adam is a stark reminder of the Iranian regime\u2019s systemic human rights abuses and its crackdown on dissent. It also reflects the growing global recognition of individuals like Akbari Monfared, whose resilience and courage inspire continued calls for justice and accountability. As international voices rally behind her, the tribute in France underscores the urgent need to support Iran\u2019s political prisoners and confront the regime\u2019s widespread violations of human rights.<\/p>\n Bruno Mace, mayor of Villiers-Adam, pays tribute to political prisoners in Iran by exposing a picture of Maryam Akbari Monfared. <\/p>\n Maryam Akbari Monfared finished her 15 years of imprisonment without a single day of furlough on October 12, 2024. She spent the last four years of\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/00PmlgnJxZ<\/a><\/p>\n — Women's Committee NCRI (@womenncri) November 22, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n