Ceremony in Saskatoon remembers lives lost in Iranian protests
A remembrance ceremony was held in Saskatoon Sunday to remember the loss of lives and freedom in Iran. Associations say more awareness needs to be spread in Canada about the IRGC.
On Sunday, an Iranian remembrance ceremony took place in Saskatoon to honor the lives and freedom lost during protests against the Iranian regime in January. The University of Saskatchewan’s Iranian Students’ Association organized the event, emphasizing the need for greater recognition of the brutality of the Iranian regime, particularly the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Sepideh Gorji, a member of the association, expressed frustration that the mainstream media does not cover the IRGC's actions adequately. She explained that the IRGC is recognized as a terrorist organization by Canada and stressed the importance of distinguishing this group from the Iranian people's aspirations for freedom and democracy.
Since January, the Iranian community in Saskatoon has held protests almost weekly, highlighting the community's resilience and unity in the face of adversity. Gorji urged Canadians to support their Iranian friends and family by acknowledging the IRGC's threat to democracy, emphasizing that such recognition would be a significant step towards addressing the dangers posed by this terrorist organization.
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