December 8, 2022: Thursday, December 8, marked the 84th day of nationwide protests against the Iranian regime, which began on September 16. Iran’s protests have expanded to 280 cities and all 31 provinces across the country.
According to reports gathered by the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), the regime has so far killed 700 civilians and arrested 30,000 others. The PMOI/MEK has published the names of 565 killed protesters.
Iran protests round-up—Day 84 | December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022: Protests and strikes in Tehran, Arak, Dezful, Ravansar, Sanandaj, Qom, Najafabad, Fuman, and Piranshahr.
Nightly protests in Iran | December 8, 2022
Protests in Tehran, Sefidabeh, and Sanandaj.
Mohsen Shekari (محسن شکاری): Iranian youth executed over anti-regime protests
On December 8, 2022, Iran’s regime executed 23-year-old Mohsen Shekari (محسن شکاری). Shekari was arrested in Tehran during the nationwide uprisings that began in September.
The protests have spread to more than 280 cities, with people across Iran demanding regime change
He was accused of “Moharebeh”, a vague charge the regime uses against dissidents.
The regime has arrested thousands of people in recent protests. Dozens have been charged with “Moharebeh” and are under the threat of being executed.
Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, the president-elect of the NCRI, sent a message on the nationwide uprising of the Iranian people, strongly condemned the execution of Mohsen Shekari and said: “Imprisoned protester, Mohsen Shekari, 23, was executed on Khamenei’s order, showing the regime’s fear in the face of Iran Revolution and the prospect of being overthrown. This vicious crime will fuel people’s anger. Courageous youths and protesters will not remain silent.”
She added: “I urge the UN, EU, member states, and human rights defenders to strongly condemn the execution of the 23-year-old Mohsen Shekari and take effective and practical measures against religious fascism ruling Iran to Stop Executions. Silence, inaction, trample human rights values.”
Mrs. Rajavi, continued: “Political relations and diplomatic engagement with a regime that relies on executions to preserve its rule are unjustifiable. The regime’s embassies must be shut down, its diplomats and IRGC-MOIS agents expelled.”
