{"id":87518,"date":"2026-06-23T07:44:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T05:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/?p=87518"},"modified":"2026-06-23T07:49:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T05:49:16","slug":"dominique-attias-condemns-paris-rally-ban-vows-legal-challenge-for-iranian-resistance-supporters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/free-iran-2026\/2026\/06\/dominique-attias-condemns-paris-rally-ban-vows-legal-challenge-for-iranian-resistance-supporters\/87518\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominique Attias Condemns Paris Rally Ban, Vows Legal Challenge for Iranian Resistance Supporters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"Dominique — Dominique Attias addresses the Free Iran 2026 World Summit in Paris, condemning the ban on a pro-resistance rally and calling it a concession to Tehran.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Addressing the Free Iran 2026 World Summit in Paris<\/a>, renowned lawyer and Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the European Lawyers Foundation Dominique Attias strongly criticized the French government\u2019s decision to prohibit a planned peaceful rally in support of the Iranian Resistance<\/a>.<\/p>\n
The demonstration, which organizers expected would draw tens of thousands of participants from around the world, was blocked shortly before it was scheduled to take place. According to Attias, the decision came amid diplomatic pressure from the Iranian regime and represented a troubling setback for democratic freedoms in France.<\/p>\n
Expressing her disappointment with the authorities\u2019 actions, Attias argued that the ban undermined fundamental rights, including freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. She rejected the justification that the measure was necessary to preserve public order, describing the move as an unacceptable concession to authoritarian pressure.<\/p>\n
Drawing on her experience as a lawyer who has represented and advocated for Iranian women subjected to imprisonment and abuse, Attias warned that restricting support for democratic movements abroad ultimately strengthens repressive forces inside Iran. She stressed that silence in democratic societies can have serious consequences for those fighting for freedom under authoritarian rule.<\/p>\n
Attias also pledged to challenge the decision through every available legal avenue, including appeals before European judicial institutions. Reaffirming her commitment to defending human rights and democratic values, she declared that neither political pressure nor administrative restrictions would deter her from supporting the Iranian people\u2019s struggle for liberty.<\/p>\n
She concluded her remarks with a message of solidarity and resistance, invoking the slogan \u201cZan, Moqavemat, Azadi\u201d \u2014 \u201cWoman, Resistance, Freedom.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Chaque manifestation contre le r\u00e9gime des mollahs interdite en France est une corde suppl\u00e9mentaire pass\u00e9e autour du cou des condamn\u00e9s \u00e0 mort en Iran- @AttiasDominique<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/agIlOPIRZH<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Aladdin Touran (@AladdinTouran) June 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n