UK Lawmakers Demand Stronger Actions Against Iran’s Human Rights Abuses
On February 12, UK lawmakers and advocates convened in the House of Lords to address human rights violations in Iran. Key figures expressed strong support for the NCRI and its Ten-Point Plan, advocating for the IRGC’s designation as a terrorist organization. The attendees underscored the urgency of international action and the need to support the Iranian people’s struggle for democracy and freedom.
On February 12, notable figures from politics, law, and activism convened in the House of Lords to deliberate on human rights and democracy in Iran. Hosted by Mosa Zahed, director of the Middle East Forum for Development, the session emphasized robust support for the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan for a democratic republic, advocating for the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
Mosa Zahed underscored the urgent need for international intervention due to ongoing executions in Iran, including that of political prisoner Behrooz Ehsani. He stated, “The Iranian people have relentlessly fought for their rights. The UK must proscribe the IRGC as a terrorist organization and stand firmly with the Iranian people’s fight for democracy.”
Lord Henry Bellingham highlighted the significance of acknowledging the NCRI and its mission. “We must continue our efforts to stop executions inside Iran and push the government to proscribe the IRGC,” he insisted, noting that this would aid the Iranian populace and bolster global peace.
Farzaneh Najari, a chemical engineer and member of the Anglo-Iranian Professionals, provided a grim overview of Iran’s worsening conditions. “Iran is a land of death,” she articulated. She implored the UK to take decisive measures to facilitate regime change, emphasizing that “even one second sooner means saving thousands of lives.”
Malcolm Fowler, a prominent lawyer and member of the Human Rights Committee of the Law Society of England and Wales, criticized the UK government’s reluctance to designate the IRGC. He warned, “They see appeasement as a sign of weakness. It is irrational to let the IRGC avoid being proscribed.”
Jim Shannon MP stressed the pressing situation confronting NCRI supporters. “At this very moment, the lives of NCRI supporters hang in the balance,” he remarked, urging support for their relentless pursuit of freedom and democracy. He described Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan as a “roadmap for a just future” and called on the UK government to recognize the NCRI as the legitimate opposition.
Neda Zebeti, a human rights advocate, drew historical parallels between Iran’s current challenges and the 1979 revolution. She remarked, “Different dictators, different ideologies, yet the same oppression.” Zebeti condemned the UK for not proscribing the IRGC while labeling its proxies as terrorist organizations, calling such inconsistency “illogical and immoral.”
Conservative Councillor Robert Ward expressed optimism regarding the Iranian regime’s current weakness, suggesting that 2023 could be a pivotal year for regime change. He urged the UK to engage with Maryam Rajavi and officially recognize the NCRI while moving forward with proscribing the IRGC.
Sheida Uraki shared her personal grief over the regime’s brutality, recounting the execution of five family members. “More than 1,000 people have been executed since the new president took power,” she stated, calling upon the UK to halt executions and support resistance efforts.
Siavosh Rajabi echoed the need for immediate international actions, asserting that the NCRI offers hope for a free Iran. He remarked, “Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan has garnered global support. The UK must recognize the NCRI, engage with its leadership, proscribe the IRGC, and contribute to the global movement to end executions.”
The event concluded with a united appeal for action, as participants urged the UK government to move away from appeasement policies, aligning with the Iranian people and taking concrete steps towards fostering a free, democratic, and secular Iran.
The assembly in the House of Lords served as a clarion call for intensified efforts to address human rights violations in Iran, with prominent advocates urging the UK to impose measures against the IRGC and support the NCRI. The discussions reinforced the urgency for international intervention to foster democracy and safeguard human rights for the Iranian populace. In conclusion, the collective voices emphasized the critical need for decisive action against the Iranian regime to pave the way for a just future.
Original Source: www.ncr-iran.org
