Saman Yasin, a Kurdish Rapper, Sentenced to Death by the Islamic Republic
Saman Yasin, a 27-year-old Kurdish rapper, was violently arrested at his home by the regime’s security forces in early October, just a short few weeks after protests broke out to mourn the death of Mahsa Amini. Yasin, a well-known rapper in Kermanshah, publicly objected to the regime’s brutal treatment of its own people and wrote messages in support of protesters. He has been a vocal artist concerned with social issues and used his music to rap about inequality, oppression, and unemployment.
Izeh in Blood
Izeh, a city in the southwest province of Khuzestan, was brutally suppressed by the regime forces on the second day of the three-day nationwide protests which left 9 civilians dead, including two minors.
Ekbatan: Home to Collective Resistance
On October 31, videos and messages started to come out from Ekbatan that showed the regime forces are conducting systematic attacks on the Ekbatan complex by using sound bombs, shooting tear gas through the windows, and attacking private properties. On November 1, the attacks escalated to a new level where a group of the basiji militia raided the complex and used a loudspeaker to threaten & belittle the residents. In one jarring moment, one security member is heard to say "we will give our blood, we swear by God that if we have to we will even behead our own wives and children.” A day after these attacks, Ekbatan residents still defied all these terrors and continued with their nightly protest and chants through windows.
Mahabad: Tail of a Revolutionary City
Mahabad, a city in the West Azerbaijan Province of Iran, has been a constant scene of protests. The protests intensified on October 27th, a day after Mahsa Amini’s 40th day of remembrance (i.e. Chehelom), where residents took to the streets and took control over some governmental buildings to object to the unjust killing of a young man named Ismali Mowludi who was shot dead during Mahsa Amini’s Chehelom ceremony.
Marivan’s Rise Up to Mourn the Death of Nasrin Ghaderi, the Activist & Philosophy Student
Nasrin Ghaderi, a 35-year-old woman from Marivan, is another recent victim of the Islamic regime. She was announced dead on November 4th. According to multiple news outlets including Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Nasrin passed away as a result of severe blows to her head at the hands of the regime forces. She was buried in secret, similar to most of the victims of this revolution, as Iranian authorities fear that funerals and memorials could become a scene of protests.
16 Killed, Dozens Injured in Khash
The 50th day of the Iranian's nationwide uprising was Friday November 4th. Protests were held in Zahedan, Khash, Saravan, Soran, Rask, and Iranshahr, among other cities. After Friday prayer, protesters chanted "Death to Khamenei" and "Death to Basiji" and clashed with suppressive forces.
Mourning as an Act of Defiance
The 40th day of mourning has become a time for Iranians to grieve collectively and to bring their rage & sorrow to the streets. October 3rd marked the 40th day and 7th of remembrance (known as Chehelom) for many recent victims around the country. We witnessed people showing up in numbers in Aarak, Isfahan, Amol, Karaj, and Qazvin - just to name a few. The constant intimidation, suppression, and terror have had a reversed effect on people as every attack has been engaging a larger population. Recent videos show people taking over main roads, and bridges, and in some cases having direct altercations with the regime forces. There is footage of police using live ammunition & targeting Iranians from above using drones.
Escalated Clashes in Universities across the Country
Universities and university campuses across the country have been the battleground of student protesters and security forces over the past 40 days. The Islamic regime has been violently cracking down on the protests in more than 122 universities. Over 253 students have been arrested, several students have been kidnapped overnight from the campus and many have been suspended or fired.
The Second Massacre in Zahedan in a Month
On Friday, October 28th, the security forces committed the second massacre in Zahedan in the past month. 6 people including a 12-year-old boy have been reported killed.
40th Day since Mahsa Got Killed
Sanandaj
Sanandaj, a Kurdish city in the western part of Iran, has been a battlefield since Saturday, October 8th. The Islamic Regime forces have been opening fire on protesters. Several death and numerous injuries among protestors are reported. The demonstration started on September 20th over the death of #MahsaAmini.
On Friday, September 30th, the security forces committed a similar massacre in Zahedan. There were at least 82 people killed and over 300 injured. The #Zahedan slaughter was followed by a complete internet shutdown and currently, this is the case in #Sanandaj. Be The Voice of the people of Iran.
Gen Z Uprise
Following attacking universities like Sharif and Tabriz University, elementary and high school students have begun their strike by refusing attending classes and taking off their head cover, bringing down and burning Islamic leaders’ portraits in their classes, and chanting “death to dictators.”
Tabriz University, Under Attack
According to social media and witness reports coming from Tabriz, on October 1st, security forces raided the dormitories of Tabriz University and arrested more than 500 students. Regular police has no right to raid a university, so it is believed IRGC forces and Basij militia have been involved. More than 3000 students were trapped in the university by late midnight. These forces had surrounded all over the main doors and didn't let anyone leave, shooting and beating up more than 50 students many of whom are women. Witnesses have reported that dozens of ambulances were leaving the Tabriz University campus that night.
Sharif University, Under Attack
On October 1st, one day after a global rally of Iranians in diaspora in support of their fellow protesters in Iran in 160 cities around the world, the IRGC surrounded the most prestigious STEM university in Iran and violently cracked down on the student protesters using guns, paintball guns, and batons.
Many students were arrested during the police riot. In response to the attack, many citizens rushed to the university to protect the students and show support.
Zahedan Police Mass Shooting
On Friday, September 30th, security forces violently cracked down on the protestors in Zahedan, who mostly just left the Mosque after the Friday prayers. Zahedan is a mainly Sunni city in southeastern Iran. More than 60 civilians were shot to death and around 300 people sustained wounds by bullets fired by the Islamic republic’s security forces in #Zahedan, #Balochistan