Protesters gathered in Manchester to call for action following the death of a young woman who was arrested by Iran’s morality police.
Protesters of all ages from the Iranian community held Iranian flags and signs in Piccadilly Gardens on Wednesday evening.
Around 100 demonstrators took to the streets and spectators and activists joined as the protest progressed.
They were chanting in protest over the recent death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for allegedly breaking hijab rules.
Organisers said the demonstration was to raise awareness over the injustice of her death at the hands of the Iranian Government, and others lost to the regime.
One protester, who asked not to be named, said: “We don’t have a voice in the media. We don’t have a voice on the BBC, CNN, or Fox News. (the Iranian Government) killed our people in silence.”
He emphasised: “It’s important news to us. We want everyone in Manchester to hear our voice. We’re here to show everyone in Manchester and the UK our anger towards the Iranian government.”
Amini’s death has also sparked protests in Norway, Amsterdam and New York, while protests in Iran continue to rise against their morality police and the enforcement of women’s headscarves.
A reported nine protesters have been killed during protests in Iran, including a 16-year-old boy shot dead by security forces, BBC News said.
The trending hashtag #Mahsa_amini was advocated by protesters to help the movement gain a more prominent voice on social media.
