Unfortunately in last few days the University of Shiraz students in Iran have been subjected to persecution by the Islamic regime. Scores of students have been suspended from their studies and/or arrested by the security forces for taking part in the Student Day (Dec 7th) rallies and for protesting against the regime for its brutal repression and imposition of economic austerity.
37 students have been summoned by the University’s Disciplinary Committee, of whom 18 have been suspended for a period of 28 terms in total. 10 students were called to report to the Intelligence Ministry’s headquarters in the city of Shiraz, upon which they were all arrested and detained. Some of those students have been released on heavy bail; however, seven are still in jail.
Despite these attacks, students of the University of Shiraz have not remained silent and are continuing to hold protest rallies to demand the release of their colleagues. In their gatherings students have been vehemently speaking out against the Islamic regime’s leaders and they demanded:
- Immediate and unconditional release of all their detained colleagues;
- Revoking of all disciplinary orders;
- Revoking of all detention and summons orders;
- Revoking of all bail orders;
- Dismantling of the University’s draconian Disciplinary Committee and Security.
We urge you to condemn the Islamic Republic of Iran for brutal repression of people, and support Shiraz students and their demands and to call on the Islamic regime in Iran to immediately release students and meet their demands.
Note: Letter originally prepared by Mr. Keyvan and I changed it a bit to fit the concept of this blog.
