Father Of Mahsa Amini Rejects Regime Intimidation
The father of Mahsa Amini continues to endure harassment from state security warning the family against holding events on the one-year anniversary of his daughter's death.
The father of Mahsa Amini continues to endure harassment from state security warning the family against holding events on the one-year anniversary of his daughter's death.
Amjad Amini has had multiple summons to the Intelligence Office in Saqqez over the past two days as regime forces brace for major protests marking the upcoming anniversary on September 16, the day Mahsa died in the hands of brutal morality police, following blows to the head.
In spite of the continued pressure, Mahsa’s father vowed to go ahead with commemorations at Mahsa's grave, which earlier this year was vandalized by what was believed to be regime affiliated thugs. "I have never accepted this, and we will hold the ceremony," he said.
Mahsa’s uncle was recently detained and transferred to an undisclosed location by security forces, with additional threats having been levied against Mahsa's brother, as the family is warned of legal repercussions for their mourning.
Adding to the climate of tension, numerous reports have emerged regarding the deployment of military armed forces to Kurdish cities across Iran. Human rights groups estimate that Saqqez, where Mahsa lived and was laid to rest, has seen the deployment of at least a thousand special forces, who are currently stationed within the city.
Mahsa’s death served as a catalyst for the formation of the Women, Life, Freedom movement and ignited nationwide protests, collectively known as the Iranian Uprising.
During the protests, the regime's armed forces resorted to brutal measures in an attempt to suppress dissent, resulting in the death of at least 570 citizens, including numerous children, as reported by human rights organizations.
