Paris, France – May 18, 2026 – Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a bookstall and photo exhibition to protest the execution of political prisoners and demonstrators in the wake of the January 2026 uprising. The event underscored renewed demands for freedom, justice, and the protection of human rights in Iran.
The exhibition honored victims of the Iranian regime’s executions, showcasing powerful images and personal stories that highlighted their sacrifice. It underscored the Iranian people’s ongoing resistance and their demand for a democratic republic.
Organizers also issued a clear call to action, urging freedom-loving Iranians and international supporters to join the major rally scheduled for June 20 in Paris under the slogan “A Democratic Republic for Iran.” The rally rejects both monarchical and theocratic dictatorships, emphasizing a third alternative rooted in democracy and popular sovereignty.
Addressing the French public and the international community, organizers stressed that the Iranian people reject all forms of dictatorship and called for global solidarity with their struggle. They warned against supporting any authoritarian alternative and instead urged support for the Iranian people’s demand for a free and democratic republic.
