Manchester, UK – January 9, 2025: Iranians, members of the Academics in Exile Association supporting the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), organized an exhibition in England to condemn human rights violations in Iran.
The event spotlighted the dire human rights situation in Iran, particularly the plight of political prisoners facing death sentences. It called for the immediate release of all political detainees held by the mullahs’ regime and condemned the death sentences issued against six political prisoners associated with the PMOI.
The exhibition expressed solidarity with the Iranian Revolution, highlighting a shared dedication to freedom and democracy. The organizers reaffirmed their vision for a democratic republic in Iran, unequivocally rejecting all forms of dictatorship, including the theocratic rule of the mullahs and any potential restoration of the Shah‘s regime.
Furthermore, it urged the UK government to officially designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization and to close the Iranian regime’s embassy, described as a hub for espionage and terrorism.
The Academics in Exile Association stated on Facebook: “The Academics in Exile Association organized an exhibition in Manchester on January 1, 2025, to support Iranian political prisoners, especially those at risk of execution.”
“Throughout 2024, the association has held weekly events in cities such as Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, Birmingham, Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester, Ramsey, the Isle of Wight, Dorchester, and others. They have gathered thousands of petitions from British citizens in support of the people and resistance of Iran.”
“This association has kept public opinion and local media informed about the human rights violations in Iran and the Iranian people’s uprisings for freedom. Additionally, organizing conferences and parliamentary sessions has been another aspect of their activities.”
The exhibition was well-received by the citizens of Manchester, and they signed a petition condemning the human rights violations committed by the mullah regime in Iran.
