Subhead:A large crowd marched through Montreal, where they called for greater international attention and action to support those fighting for freedom against the oppressive Islamist regime.#
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On Saturday, thousands of demonstrators gathered in Montreal to show solidarity with the Iranian people, who have endured over three weeks of violent repression by Iran’s authoritarian regime.
Protesters in Iran have been demanding an end to the Islamic Republic, facing live ammunition, mass arrests and widespread killings. According to Time magazine, the death toll may have already surpassed 30,000 in early January, with activists warning that the number could rise into the hundreds of thousands.
The march in Montreal was a response to these atrocities, as exiled Iranians and supporters sought to amplify the voices of those silenced by internet blackouts and government censorship. Many participants carried Canadian and Quebec flags, emphasizing that their advocacy is rooted in both a sense of home and a universal call for human rights.
