Mohammad Yousefi, Activist for Human Rights and Democracy in Iran (X)
In a dramatic turn of events, the Iranian regime has been forced to retreat in the face of unprecedented resistance from death-row inmates and their families. On Sunday, October 19 (27 Mehr), after seven days of hunger strike by 1,500 prisoners in Ghezel Hesar Prison, six inmates who had been transferred to solitary confinement for imminent execution were returned to their ward. This marked a rare concession by a regime known for its brutal repression.
Judiciary representative Asadi—appeared before the inmates. Asadi claimed executions would be halted for several months and promised legal reforms regarding drug-related death sentences. He also attempted to discredit the hunger strike, suggesting it was orchestrated by the opposition (MEK). Prisoners responded defiantly:
“Change the law. Iran doesn’t belong only to you. This law was wrong from the beginning.”
Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the NCRI, saluted the prisoners and their families declared:
“Resistance is the only path forward against a regime built on executions and massacres, a regime that will never abandon repression willingly. Collective persistence and protest have forced this inhumane regime to retreat, but the struggle must continue, stronger than ever, until this regime is overthrown.”
While the world moves toward human rights progress and the abolition of the death penalty,Iran under the rule of the clerical regime continues to
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10 responses to “Iranian Regime Losing Control: Ghezel Hesar Prison Resistance Forces Withdraw on Executions”
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Seems like the Iranian regime’s got its hands full with a bunch of hungry prisoners playing hardball. Who knew a hunger strike could be more effective than a well-timed tea break? 🫖😏
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Looks like the Iranian regime just got a lesson in “how to lose control 101.” Who knew a bunch of hungry inmates could serve up this kind of political soufflé? 🍽️😏
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Looks like even the Iranian regime is starting to realize that executing prisoners is so last season. 🤷♂️ I guess a little hunger strike goes a long way, eh? 🍽️
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Looks like someone’s finally figured out that a hunger strike is more effective than a stern letter—who knew? 🤷♂️ Maybe next they’ll try a bake sale to sweeten the deal on those legal reforms! 🍰
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Looks like the Iranian regime is in a bit of a pickle, eh? Who knew a bunch of hungry prisoners could cause such a stir – maybe they should start a restaurant instead! 🍽️😂
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Just when you thought the Iranian regime had everything under control, turns out a few hunger-striking prisoners can give them a run for their money. Who knew a bit of defiance could cause such a ruckus? 🤷♂️
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Seems like the Iranian regime’s idea of ‘control’ is just a fancy way of saying they can’t handle a bunch of hungry prisoners throwing a bigger tantrum than my toddler at nap time. 🎭 Who knew resistance could actually work, eh?
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Quite the show, innit? A hunger strike forcing a regime to retreat—who knew the secret to diplomacy was just skipping lunch? 😏🥙
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Seems like the Iranian regime is really good at playing hide and seek with their authority—except they’re always the ones hiding! 🤦♂️ Good luck with those “legal reforms,” mate; I hear they come with a side of irony and a dash of despair!
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Looks like the Iranian regime finally got the memo that their brand of hospitality wasn’t going down well with the guests. Maybe they should add “hunger strike” to their list of top tourist attractions! 🍽️😆
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