Freedom and democracy in Iran

To:  Australian Government; Mr Kevin Rudd

Petition for freedom and democracy in Iran

In solidarity with Iranian people
The people of Iran are chanting “we don’t want Islamic Republic “
Australian government must not recognise the Islamic Republic

We the undersigned draw attention to our strong condemnation of the recent killings of many by the Islamic Republic in the street clashes in follow up of the so called election.

We also strongly condemn the arrest of thousands by the Islamic regime and the violations against human rights throughout Iran in particular, Tehran during this time. It is clear to all Iranians and the people of the world that the so called election provided the opportunity for the people of Iran to take to the streets against the Islamic Republic to put an end to the past 30 years of oppression and to regain their most important right; freedom.

We demand:

-The immediate release of all those imprisoned during the recent protests and all other political prisoners.
-The arrest and public prosecution of those responsible for the current killings and atrocities and for those committed during the last 30 years.
-The expulsion of the Islamic Republic from all International bodies.
-The abolition of the death penalty and stoning,
-A ban on torture.
-Freedom of expression, thought, organization, demonstration, and strike.
-Freedom of the press and media and an end to restrictions on communications, including the internet, telephone, mobiles and satellite television programs.
-An end to compulsory veiling (Islamic dress code) and gender apartheid.
-The abolition of discriminatory laws against women and the establishment of complete equality between men and women.
-The complete separation of religion from the state, judiciary, education and religious freedom and atheism as a private matter.

Moreover, we call on Australian government to isolate its relation with the Islamic Republic of Iran and break all diplomatic ties with it. We are opposed to any military intervention and economic sanctions because of their serious and adverse affects on people’s lives.

The people of Iran have spoken; we stand with them in their struggle for freedom and democracy!

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

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