Chairman of Iran Support Group expresses support for the people of Iran
Juku-Kalle Raid, Chair of the Free and Democratic Iran Support Group of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia), issued a Statement confirming his unwavering support for the Iranian people and their courage and determination in their ongoing struggle against all forms of dictatorship – be it that of the Shah or the mullahs – with the aim of achieving freedom, human rights, and the establishment of a democratic republic where the people of Iran can freely elect their representatives.
“As the Chairman of the Support Group, I strongly condemn all acts of violence, repressions, and systematic human rights violations committed by the Iranian authorities and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including the killing of at least 33 protesters. I condemn the brutal suppression of peaceful protests, arbitrary arrests, and severe restrictions on freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, and access to justice,” Raid writes in the Statement.
Raid also pointed out that the Riigikogu and the Government of Estonia had to stand firmly with the people of Iran, hold those responsible for crimes against humanity to account, and continue supporting democratic movements and defenders of human rights across the world.
Free and Democratic Iran Support Group is chaired by Juku-Kalle Raid; members of the group are Züleixa Izmailova, Ester Karuse, Eerik-Niiles Kross, Leo Kunnas, Katrin Kuusemäe, Hanah Lahe, Urmas Reinsalu, Pipi-Liis Siemann, Tarmo Tamm and Kristo Enn Vaga.
For more information, please contact:
Juku-Kalle Raid
Chairman of Free and Democratic Iran Support Group
[email protected]
+372 5815 9492
