As supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), they have transformed their death sentences into a rallying cry for justice and freedom. Meanwhile, Mohammad Taghavi, a sixth prisoner, has been transferred to Ward 209 of Evin Prison, with no information available about his condition or location. Taghavi, a survivor of the 1988 massacre, was moved after rejecting the legitimacy of his trial and refusing to participate in it.
The five prisoners, currently on hunger strike as part of the nationwide “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign, issued a statement condemning the regime’s judiciary as illegitimate and inhumane. Their message reads: “Our plea for justice is not to save our lives but an invitation to stand against the death penalty – in its essence and entirety – for all political and non-political prisoners.”
Their defiance reflects a broader call to action against the regime’s oppressive tactics. They emphasize the need to transform the despair caused by mass executions into courage and revolutionary resistance to dismantle the ruling system. “It is possible and necessary to turn despair into boldness, rebellion, and revolutionary fire to uproot this regime,” they declare. Through their resistance, the prisoners challenge the Iranian regime’s efforts to instill fear and reaffirm the nation’s resolve to achieve democracy and freedom.
Statement by 5 political prisoners sentenced to death by Iran’s regime https://t.co/U8pQAEuoWU
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 6, 2024
Their statement serves as a testament to their unwavering courage, inspiring others to resist oppression. The prisoners’ letter highlights the systemic injustices they have faced, from torture to fabricated charges. They express solidarity with other political prisoners and the Iranian Resistance Units, emphasizing their struggle is not merely personal but part of a broader fight for justice and human rights in Iran.
They denounce the regime’s judiciary as an extension of the oppressive system, incapable of fairness or legitimacy. Referencing the regime’s history of violence, they invoke the memory of victims such as Reza Rasai and Mohammad Ghobadlou, who were executed for their activism.
By standing firm in the face of death, these prisoners embody the Iranian people’s fight for freedom. Their call to end the death penalty and dismantle the regime underscores their belief in a democratic revolution led by the will of the people. Their courageous stand reminds the world of the ongoing struggle for justice in Iran and the need for international solidarity in confronting tyranny.
