Dorchester, UK – January 11, 2025: Members of the Academics in Exile Association, supporting the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), organized a book and photo exhibition for the second consecutive day to protest the death sentences imposed on political prisoners associated with the PMOI. They also highlighted the grave injustices perpetrated by Iran’s regime: over 1,000 executions in 2024, including 18 that were 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 11/01/2025 in Dorchester, we stand in solidarity with Iran’s oppressed: Over 1,000 executions in 2024, with 18 on New Year’s Day alone.
Six political prisoners face execution. Let’s demand #HumanRights and Stop Executions In Iran.“
“2024: At least 1,000 executions in 86 prisons, including 34 women, 7 minors, and 119 Baluch citizens. The regime’s brutality must end.”
2024: At least 1,000 executions in 86 prisons, including 34 women, 7 minors, and 119 Baluch citizens. The regime's brutality must end.#FreeIran2025
— Academics In Exile Association (@iranianacademic) January 11, 2025
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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.
