Iranians rally worldwide under ‘A nation held hostage’ slogan
Iranians in cities around the world are holding rallies over the weekend after a call by exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi to protest internet shutdowns, mass arrests and death sentences in Iran.
The rallies are being held under the slogan “A nation held hostage,” with organizers saying they aim to draw attention to the Islamic Republic’s internet restrictions, widening arrests and continued executions of citizens.
Some gatherings were held or began on Saturday, while most rallies are set for Sunday, May 10, according to Reza Pahlavi’s communications team.
Gatherings are taking place or planned in London, Sydney, Seoul, Stockholm, Berlin, Frankfurt, Toronto and Los Angeles, as well as many other cities.
In Berlin, protesters are set to march from Potsdamer Platz toward the Brandenburg Gate, while Iranians in Sydney are due to march from North Hyde Park to Martin Place.
