Thousands of people participated in a march on Monday in Strasbourg, France, to show support for the Iranian opposition movement in favour of women’s rights.
The famous Eiffel Tower became part of the demonstration as well as the landmark was illuminated with pro-Iranian demonstrators and pro-women activists’ messages.
“Woman. Life. Freedom” and “StopExecutionsInIran,” were displayed on the tower.
Video of the Eiffel Tower tonight in Paris with #WomanLifeFreedom and #StopExecutionsInIran projected on it in honor of the people of #Iran. #France should match this gesture with action in supporting EU listing #IRGCterrorists. pic.twitter.com/mcRtm3w68D
— Jason Brodsky (@JasonMBrodsky) January 16, 2023
The protests in Iran were triggered after Mahsa Amini, died on September 16, 2022, while being held by the morality police for allegedly breaking a rigorously adhered-to Islamic clothing code. This incident served as the impetus for the protests in Iran. Despite widespread criticism, Iran has arrested many people for crimes connected to the uprising started by Mahsa Amini’s killing..