In a significant display of solidarity with the Iranian people’s struggle for democracy, the majority of Northern Ireland’s parliament has endorsed a statement supporting Mrs. Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan for a democratic republic in Iran.
The statement, titled “Supporting Freedom and Resistance in Iran for Global Peace and Security,” was backed by Edwin Poots, Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, and 47 out of 90 parliamentarians. Among the signatories are two Deputy Speakers, two former Justice Ministers, a former Deputy Prime Minister, a former Health Minister, and six committee chairpersons and vice-chairpersons.
The statement condemns the Iranian regime’s brutal repression of its people, particularly targeting ethnic and religious minorities, and highlights egregious human rights violations against women. The parliamentarians expressed deep concern over the violent crackdown during the 2022 uprising, where security forces were documented deliberately shooting unarmed protesters.
Northern Ireland’s parliamentarians strongly condemned recent sham trials by the Iranian regime against the leadership of the Iranian resistance. They viewed these trials as a pretext for further terrorist actions against Iranian dissidents, particularly those in Ashraf-3, Albania.
The statement calls for international accountability for the 1988 massacre, where 30,000 political prisoners were executed, and demands justice for ongoing crimes against humanity committed by the regime.
The parliamentarians emphasized the necessity of recognizing the Iranian people’s right to resist and the role of Resistance Units in confronting the IRGC, especially given the regime’s complete blockade of all political avenues for change. They urged all democratic governments to support Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan, advocating for a secular, democratic republic with gender equality.
The statement denounces the Iranian regime’s destructive role in the Middle East and its aggressive policies, calling for the IRGC to be designated as a terrorist organization and for stringent sanctions against the regime.
In conclusion, the parliamentarians reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the Iranian people’s quest for freedom and democracy, urging the international community to stand in solidarity with the Iranian Resistance movement.