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Popular Uprising in Iran

P002969 - 30 April 2024

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Presenters: 1
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At a Glance

This petition concerning popular uprising in iran was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.

Issue Summary

The petition addresses the violent repression of women and young people in Iran by the Iranian regime, which has resulted in numerous deaths, arrests, and human rights violations.

Action Requested

The House of Commons is urged to condemn the Iranian Government’s violent crackdown on protests led by women and youth, support democratic movements in Iran, and put pressure on the Iranian regime to stop repression.

Key Facts

  • More than 500 constituents from Southampton North have signed a related petition.
  • Over 750 protestors have been killed, including 83 women and 75 children.
  • Approximately 30,000 protestors have been arrested.
  • Child detainees have faced horrific torture.
  • The regime has deliberately poisoned schoolgirls as retribution for participating in demonstrations.
  • The UN Special Rapporteur on Iran has categorised the atrocities during the uprising as Crimes Against Humanity.

Presentation Timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

Presented
30 April 2024
Caroline Nokes Con
Romsey and Southampton North
I present this petition on the popular uprising in Iran on behalf of residents of Southampton North who wish to protest against the violent repression of women and young people in Iran by the Iranian regime. More than 500 of my constituents have also signed an associated petition. These petitions note that the atrocities committed have been categorised as crimes against humanity by the UN special rapporteur. The petitioners “therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to condemn the Iranian Government’s violent crackdown on protests led by women and youth, support democratic movements in Iran and put pressure on the Iranian regime to stop the repression.
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