On 26th December 2018, the Court of Appeal of the Islamic Republic of Iran confirmed the sentence of Mohammad Habibi of the Teachers’ Association: 10.5 years imprisonment, 74 lashes and a 2-year ban on leaving the country.
The Committee to Defend Mohammad Habibi that has been campaigning for his release issued a statement in which it says: “Mohammad Habibi and other jailed teachers are in custody for the dear ideals of freedom and justice. They demand a decent life for all and free, quality, and fair education for all children. Mohammad Habibi is imprisoned because through his educative work and his efforts, the interests of the gangs of power and wealth have been compromised. Today, the judiciary showed that it defends the oppressors and silences the voice of justice. So we must be united and become the voice of Mohammad Habibi to tell the oppressors that we are not afraid of you and together we fight for our ideal of freedom and equality.”
The statement also refers to the protests in different parts of Iran in support of Mohammad Habibi’s release and in objection to the inhumane treatment of the dissenters. It calls on everyone to continue the protests.
The Cooperating Council of Teachers’ Association has also strongly condemned the sentencing of Mohammad Habibi and stressed the determination of teachers in Iran to fight for their rights.
#WPIranNews #FightForLife #TeachersInIran #ArrestedTeacher
Be the first to comment