Dorchester, UK – January 9, 2025: Freedom-loving Iranians and academics supporting the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized a book and photo exhibition to protest the death sentences imposed on political prisoners associated with the PMOI. They also spotlighted the grave injustices of Iran’s regime: over 1,000 executions in 2024, including 18 carried out on New Year’s Day alone.
The organizers condemned the Iranian regime’s ongoing crimes against its people and expressed solidarity with the Iranian Revolution.
The event shed light on Iran’s dire human rights situation, with a particular focus on political prisoners facing execution. It also called for the immediate release of all political prisoners held by the mullahs’ regime.
The exhibition urged the UK government to officially designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization and to shut down the Iranian regime’s embassy, which is considered a hub for espionage and terror. Members of Dorchester’s Iranian community demanded the international prosecution of Iran’s leaders for crimes against humanity.
The Academics In Exile Association stated on X platform:
“Today in Dorchester, we spotlight Iran’s grave injustices: Over 1,000 executions in 2024, with 18 carried out on New Year’s Day alone.”
“Six MEK activists in Iran face imminent execution. Stand up for Human Rights!”
“Year 2024: At least 1,000 executions across 86 prisons, including 34 women, 7 juvenile offenders, 119 Baluch citizens, and 4 public hangings.”
Year 2024: At least 1,000 executions across 86 prisons, including 34 women, 7 juvenile offenders, 119 Baluch citizens, and 4 public hangings. #FreeIran2025 #StopExecutionslnlran pic.twitter.com/57V7othWaK
— Academics In Exile Association (@iranianacademic) January 9, 2025
Additionally, the academics advocated for justice, stricter sanctions against the regime, and recognition of the Iranian people’s right to self-defense. The exhibition received a positive response from a diverse audience in Dorchester.
