Brussels, Belgium – December 19, 2025: Supporters of the Iranian Resistance gathered to protest executions in Iran. The event, held on the occasion of the EU summit, called for urgent international action to stop the regime’s systematic use of executions as a political weapon.
Support for Maryam Rajavi and the NCRI
Freedom-loving Iranians in Brussels also expressed their full support for Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). They echoed her call to expand the “No to Executions” campaign worldwide and urged the international community to stand with the Iranian people’s movement for freedom and democracy.
Key Demands of the Protest
The demonstrators raised several urgent demands:
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Immediate halt to all executions in Iran. The regime must stop using the death penalty to silence dissent — highlighted by more than 2,000 hangings in 2025 alone.
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Release of all political prisoners. Thousands remain unjustly imprisoned for opposing tyranny.
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Accountability for human rights abuses. Global institutions should investigate and prosecute those responsible.
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Closure of Iranian embassies worldwide. Diplomatic ties should be suspended until the regime respects human rights.
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No more appeasement: The EU must blacklist the IRGC as a terrorist organization. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps must face international sanctions and isolation.
Furthermore, the crowd urged world leaders to recognize that the regime’s violence is not just internal; it also threatens global peace and stability.
Le 19 dec 2025, à l’occasion du sommet de l’UE, nous appelons #Stopexecutioniniran. 2000 exécutions en 2025. Stop à l’apaisement:l’UE doit inscrire le CGRI sur la liste terroriste. #BlacklistIRGC @vonderleyen @eucopresident @EU_Commission @kajakallas @BelgiumMFA @BelgaNewsAgency pic.twitter.com/J3Pxi3iH7v
— Nobari (@nobari_mehdi) December 19, 2025
A Call for a Democratic Republic
The protesters reaffirmed the Iranian people’s demand for a democratic republic, firmly rejecting both the current religious dictatorship and any return to monarchy. They highlighted the importance of recognizing the Iranian Resistance and supporting the MEK Resistance Units inside Iran. These brave men and women continue to risk their lives for freedom, justice, and equality.
