{"id":49026,"date":"2023-08-12T08:13:34","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T06:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/?p=49026"},"modified":"2023-11-21T20:41:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T19:41:46","slug":"irans-mek-resistance-units-forge-ahead-with-activities-despite-wave-of-executions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/iranian-resistance-activities-inside-iran\/2023\/08\/irans-mek-resistance-units-forge-ahead-with-activities-despite-wave-of-executions\/49026\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran’s MEK Resistance Units Forge Ahead with Activities Despite Wave of Executions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As the upcoming anniversary of the 2022 nationwide uprising <\/a>draws near, Iran\u2019s governing regime has resorted to oppressive tactics to quell the potential resurgence of public anger and prevent another round of anti-regime protests. Chief among these measures is the surge in executions taking place throughout Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On August 10, the regime executed two individuals from Baluchistan in Mashhad\u2019s Vakilabad Prison, as well as a Kurdish individual in Hamedan\u2019s Central Prison. The previous day, August 9, witnessed the execution of two prisoners in Hamedan and one in Yasuj Central Prison. On the same day, state media reported that five prisoners were hanged in the city of Marand, as stated by the Marand prosecutor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 8 saw the execution of two prisoners in Shiraz Central Prison, and on August 6, eight prisoners were executed in various cities. Combining information from different sources, it becomes evident that since August 6, the regime has carried out 24 executions in an attempt to maintain its grip on power and instill fear in the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concurrently, the regime is implementing other repressive measures, including the expansion of activities by the so-called \u201cmorality police<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equally noteworthy are the regime\u2019s direct actions against the Iranian Resistance, including intensified pressure on political prisoners and the recent summoning of 104 member<\/a>s of the MEK (Mujahedin-e Khalq)<\/a> by the regime\u2019s judiciary for prosecution. The regime, known for its history of executing tens of thousands of MEK <\/a>members and supporters, has demanded that Iranian Resistance members provide legal representation for themselves in court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response to the regime\u2019s repressive actions, the MEK Resistance Units<\/a> have escalated their efforts to keep the flame of resistance burning. These Resistance Units, comprising activists inside Iran who support the MEK<\/a>, are courageously conducting these activities despite significant risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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