UK, November 5, 2024: Freedom-loving Iranians and academics in England who support the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized a book and photo exhibition in Sheffield to condemn human rights violations in Iran and show solidarity with the Iranian Revolution. The event highlighted the critical human rights situation in Iran, focusing on the concerning situation of the political prisoners facing death sentences, and called for the immediate release of all political prisoners held by the mullahs’ regime.
The exhibition also urged the UK government to formally designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization and to close the Iranian regime’s embassy, which is viewed as a center of espionage and terror. Members of Sheffield’s Iranian community called for the international prosecution of Iran’s leaders for crimes against humanity.
The Academics In Exile Association stated on the X platform: “On November 5, 2024, in the city of Sheffield, a book table was set up in solidarity with Iranian political prisoners and in protest against the death sentences they face. Alongside the warm support of the people, it expresses solidarity with the hunger strike of prisoners.”
5th Nov 24 in the city of #Sheffield, a book table was set up in solidarity with #Iranian political prisoners and in protest against the death sentences they face, alongside the warm support of the people, expresses solidarity with the hunger strike of prisoners.#NotoExecutions pic.twitter.com/AW495BzRYF
— Academics In Exile Association (@iranianacademic) November 5, 2024
Additionally, the academics called for justice, tougher sanctions on the regime, and recognition of the Iranian people’s right to self-defense.
The exhibition was well-received by a diverse audience in Sheffield.
