Thousands demonstrate in Frankfurt am Main for human rights in Iran
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- In Frankfurt am Main, thousands of people demonstrated against human rights violations in Iran.
- Around 5,500 participants gathered at various locations; Up to 30,000 people have registered for further rallies.
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Why It Matters
The demonstrations are directed against the human rights situation in Iran. The awarding of a prize to Reza Pahlavi is controversial within the opposition.
Thousands of people demonstrated in Frankfurt am Main against human rights violations in Iran. Around 3,500 demonstrators had gathered around Frankfurt's Römerberg by midday, police spokesman Patrick Rüter told the Evangelical Press Service on Saturday. Another 2,000 people came to a rally in Ostpark. There have been no incidents so far, said Rüter.
In addition, further rallies are planned in downtown Frankfurt, some of which will last into the evening. A total of up to 30,000 participants are registered for this.
The foundation asked Reza Pahlavi to accept the award in trust because he is the best-known figure in the Iranian opposition and is committed to the return to freedom and democracy in Iran, it said. However, the award to Reza Pahlavi is controversial because he does not represent the entire, diverse opposition to the regime in Tehran.
Open Questions
- How did the other planned rallies go?
- Will other organizations protest against the award?
