A democratic alternative to the Iranian regime - 'Free Iran' rally highlights MEK's role in Iran's resistance
During the "Free Iran" rally in Paris on July 1, the
mood was festive and clearing upbeat, as speakers
discussed the movement of MEK
members from Iraq to Albania.
But many of the speakers and delegations also spoke of the real
possibility of regime change in Iran, as they noted major changes on theinternational scene. Speaker after speaker from the United States pointed tothe new policies of the Trump administration, while others acknowledged the
Obama administration for its efforts to remove the MEK from the terrorist list.
Still,
the highlight of the event was the keynote address by Maryam Rajavi, theNational Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) President-elect. She noted that
there was an alternative to the current regime and its extremism.
"Since
last July, the Iranian Resistance has hoisted the banner of seeking justice for
the victims of the massacre of political prisoners 29 years ago, turning it
into the main focus of political discourse in Iran today," said Rajavi.
She noted
that in the recent Iranian elections, which many speakers called a
"sham", that the slogan of the resistance was "No to the
executioner, no to the charlatan". It was a slogan that was widely
embraced by the Iranian people, and referenced the attempt by Khamenei to elect
Raisi, a member of the death commission in the 1988 massacre.
Rajavi
said there is alternative to the Iranian regime and it is the Iranian
resistance.
"It
is relying on political prisoners, who reaffirmed their support recently for
this gathering from the depth of their cells and dungeons. It is relying on
women, workers, teachers, professionals, and selfless youths. It is relying on
their unsparing love and generous support, those who barrow money and sell
their houses and properties to help keep this Resistance independent, strong,
and solidified," said Rajavi.
She noted
that the Resistance has continued to fight for freedom and stood by what it has
said and promised.
"The
Iranian nation is proud to have created a democratic alternative through
resistance and great suffering and sacrifice. This decisive asset,…did not
exist at the time of the Shah," said Rajavi. She acknowledged that this
left a vacuum that allowed the regime to grow and take root.
As part
of her discussion of the Resistance, she acknowledged the contributions of
Massoud Rajavi, who has been a leader in the Resistance, but also active in
encouraging those in Camp Liberty to keep fighting and maintain the struggle
for freedom.
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