After death of a young woman, Hawaii residents highlight human rights concerns in Iran

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Dozens of Hawaii residents collect to face in solidarity with the folks of Iran.

On Sunday, dozens of individuals lined up exterior of the State Capitol to point out their assist for the folks of Iran.

Protests have been spreading throughout Iran following the dying of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.

Iran’s Morality Police accused Amini of not carrying her head scarf or hijab correctly.

Authorities mentioned she suffered a coronary heart assault whereas in detention, however household consider she was crushed to dying.

“So, whenever you see this stuff taking place as an Iranian, you’re horrified, and also you’re shocked. and also you’re additionally form of afraid, as a result of you already know what’s going to occur,” mentioned Navid Najafi of Hawaii. “Individuals are going to take to the streets, and lots of people are sadly going to be killed.”

“And we see that occuring proper now, however this spherical does really feel totally different, it actually does really feel like there’s a variety of momentum.”

Najafi moved to Hawaii from Iran 25 years in the past and was at Sunday’s demonstration combating for human rights and freedom of expression for his folks.

“A number of issues that lots of people all over the world simply take without any consideration, is what Iranians are asking for,” mentioned Najafi.

In Iran, ladies are taking off their hijabs breaking Islamic legislation.

Some are even burning the coverings in protest and reducing their hair.

“I do know my auntie’s, they’re so courageous, they’re so brave,” mentioned Mahsa Crum of Honolulu. “They’re doing the unimaginable strolling out with out their hijab, which is, I imply, it’s solely a matter of them taking you after which that’s it.”

Crum hasn’t been capable of get in contact with household amid web shutdowns by the Iranian authorities.

She helped arrange Sunday’s demonstrations to point out that even from over 8,000 miles they’re watching and assist the folks of Iran.

“It’s superb to know that Hawaii is with the folks of Iran,” mentioned Crum. “It’s an attractive factor we weren’t anticipating in any respect.”

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