The former prime minister of Slovenia, Mr. Janez Janša, expressed his support for the nationwide protests of the Iranian people by publishing a message.

Mr. Janša said in part of his solidarity message: “We know that the brave Iranian people will overthrow the mullahs’ regime soon, and all democratic and civilized world is supporting you. Resist. Organize. Fight. Win.”

The full text of Mr. Janša’s message is as follows:

A message of solidarity with the Iranian people’s uprising

Dear brave Iranians,
First of all, I want to congratulate you for rising up against the religious dictatorship. Unfortunately, more than 200 demonstrators have been killed since the middle of September as a result of shootings by the regime’s repressive forces. Hundreds have been injured and more than 10,000 have been arrested. Being myself a political prisoner twice, I know very well how high price is being paid today by the brave protesters. But this sacrifice will result tomorrow in freedom for the Iranian people.
We see that this wave of anti-regime protests broke out in all 31 provinces of Iran and that it is continuing despite the regime’s brutal repression and widespread arrests. It’s clear that organized nature of the protests has led to their persistence and resilience, and that members of the Resistance units (MEK) are integrated within the broader society. On the video clips, we can see brave students, employees, workers etc., openly rejecting all forms of dictatorship. It’s clear that Iranian people widely reject misogyny and recognize full gender equality in all aspects, and that they are in favor of a democratic republic based on the separation of religion and state.
We know that the brave Iranian people will overthrow the mullahs’ regime soon, and all democratic and civilized world is supporting you. Resist. Organize. Fight. Win.
Janez Janša