Hundreds rally in Halifax ‘human chain’ in solidarity with Iranians
Protestor Reza Rahimi in Halifax has a strong connection to the “human chain” movement. Their mother-in-law was on board Flight 752.“We want freedom, we want to let people choose their religion, choose what to wear, choose what song to listen to, we don’t want to be forced.”
Protesters say human rights have been suppressed in Iran for decades, and a 2020 plane shooting and the recent death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini are capturing more people’s attention.“With the death of Mahsa Amini, it was the spark that got a lot of people to understand the brutality that’s happening inside Iran,” Afshin-Jam said.“I want people to understand the repression that people are facing in Iran and to come out in support of their voice,” she said.
At a Halifax rally in solidarity with Iran last weekend, Canada’s Minister of Immigration and Citizenship Sean Fraser said the government will do anything it can “to hold the regime accountable,” and will ensure the safety of those who are speaking against it in Canada.
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