Thousands of people are already in custody because of the protests in Iran. Most have no official right to legal assistance. The regime security forces are also arresting the lawyers.
Most of the demonstrators who have been arrested have not yet been entitled to lawyers. Not even their families are informed about the whereabouts of those arrested. The demonstrators did not take a dialogue proposal by the regime’s judiciary towards its opponents seriously.
According to information from opposition circles abroad, the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK/PMOI), around 400 people have been killed, and thousands have been arrested during the protests.
In her latest press conference on October 17, the US White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about the number of killed people said:
“The Iranian government has now killed, as you all know, more than 200 people in its crackdown, according to credible reports by human rights organizations, and we condemn — we condemn the Iran authorities and that — that have arrested and fired at peaceful protesters; the targeted arrests of journalists, human rights activists, teachers, and cultural figures; and the continued disruption of the Internet inside Iran.”
Protests are planned constantly in Tehran and other Iranian cities. According to observers, this is also the reason why the Internet in the country has been even more massively restricted. The internet hasn’t worked on mobile phones for weeks and otherwise only access to local websites is possible.
‘Islamic Republic, we don’t want you,’ and ‘This is no longer a protest, but the beginning of a revolution!’ chanting demonstrators every day.
It’s no longer just about compulsory headscarves and the death of the young woman, but about a medieval ideology as the basis for a political system. People are suffering from the economic crisis and inflation – hopelessness and frustration are spreading, especially among young people.
Iranians have repeatedly taken to the streets in the past, partly because of the economic crisis. But these protests are different, according to experts.
October 18, Day 33 of protests in Iran
Khuzestan, Southwest Iran—Truckers of Abadan Petrochemical Plant join the nationwide strike against the regime.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Khuzestan, SW #Iran—Truckers of Abadan Petrochemical Plant join the nationwide strike against the regime.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/TmYQqlTn89— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
Alborz, Central Iran
“We don’t need watchers; join us,” high schoolgirls chant in Golshahr, Karaj.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Alborz, C #Iran—"We don't need watchers; join us," high schoolgirls chant in Golshahr, Karaj.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/hLt0wsJTPv— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
Gilan, North Iran
“No to mandatory hijab and suppression; yes to freedom and equality,” University students chant in Rasht.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Gilan, N #Iran—"No to mandatory hijab and suppression; yes to freedom and equality," University students chant in Rasht.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/Bv3CKXjIMU— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
Tehran, Iran‘s capital
Students of Tehran University—Faculty of Industrial Engineering resume anti-regime protests, going on strike.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Tehran, #Iran's capital—Students of Tehran University—Faculty of Industrial Engineering resume anti-regime protests, going on strike.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/8bIGc9ZbuG— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
In defiance of pro-Khamenei anthems of “The Islamic Republic” and “Heil Führer,” Arts College students recite the ancient anti-dictatorship anthem of “Ey Iran.”
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Tehran, #Iran's capital—In defiance of pro-Khamenei anthems of "Islamic Republic" and "Heil Führer," Arts College students recite the ancient anti-dictatorship anthem of "Ey Iran."#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/svAknTf5ke— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
“[Authorities] shot, killed and burnt Evin,” students of K. N. Toosi University—Faculty of Electricity chant, resuming anti-regime protests despite officials’ threats.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Tehran, #Iran's capital—"[Authorities] shot, killed and burnt #Evin," students of K. N. Toosi University—Faculty of Electricity chant, resuming anti-regime protests despite officials' threats.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/SIBzVzXLHH— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
“We heard the sound of shooting whenever told the truth,” students of K. N. Toosi University—Faculty of Electricity chant.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Tehran, #Iran's capital—"We heard the sound of shooting whenever told the truth," students of K. N. Toosi University—Faculty of Electricity chant.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/5ykHscZZf7— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
“Canons, tanks, machineguns no longer terrify us; tell my mother she has no longer a daughter,” Allameh Tabatabaei University students chant.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Tehran, #Iran's capital—"Canons, tanks, machineguns no longer terrify us; tell my mother she has no longer a daughter," Allameh Tabatabaei University students chant.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/wTwpMf274V— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
“Death to the dictator,” Majidiyeh residents chant.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Tehran, #Iran's capital—"Death to the dictator," Majidiyeh residents chant.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/6YQ2yKgBas— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
“Death to the dictator” and “Death to IRGC, Basij,” Ekbatan town residents chant.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Tehran, #Iran's capital—"Death to the dictator" and "Death to #IRGC Basij," Ekbatan town residents chant.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/aLchBxfl5h— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
“Death to the dictator,” “Mullahs must get lost,” “We don’t want the Islamic Republic regime,” Saadatabad residents chant.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Tehran, #Iran's capital—"Death to the dictator," "Mullahs must get lost," "We don't want the Islamic Republic regime," Saadatabad residents chant.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/5hkBz23VdS— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
East Azarbaijan, Northwest Iran
“My spirit, soul, and body for my homeland,” Arts College students chant in Tabriz.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
East Azarbaijan, NW #Iran—"My spirit, soul, and body for my homeland," Arts College students chant in Tabriz.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/asG5kvdY9N— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
Arts College students remained on strike in Tabriz.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
East Azarbaijan, NW #Iran—Arts College students remained on strike in Tabriz.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/Ln2cfk3hiI— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
Qazvin, Central Iran
“Death to the dictator,” a brave woman wrote in the early hours of Today.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Qazvin, C #Iran—"Death to the dictator," a brave woman wrote in the early hours of Today.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/zLRJD14dbJ— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
Bushehr, South Iran
Petrochemical employees in Asaluyeh are reportedly on strike in support of the nationwide Iran protests.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Bushehr, S #Iran—Petrochemical employees in Asaluyeh are reportedly on strike in support of the nationwide #IranProtests.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/xfH9PVeoP8— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
Khuzestan, Southwest Iran
Haft-Tappeh Sugarcane employees in Shush rally against the regime’s plundering policies and failure to address their long-overdue demands.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Khuzestan, SW #Iran—Haft-Tappeh Sugarcane employees in Shush rally against the regime's plundering policies and failing to address their long-overdue demands.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/UGjMrSzm3d— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
Alborz, Central Iran
“Death to the dictator” and “No fear! We’re all together,” citizens chant in Mehrshahr, Karaj.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Alborz, C #Iran—"Death to the dictator" and "No fear! We're all together," citizens chant in Mehrshahr, Karaj.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/salhq2Px6M— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
Kurdistan, West Iran
“Death to the dictator,” residents of Saqqez chant
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Kurdistan, W #Iran—"Death to the dictator," residents of Saqqez chant.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/6YAMvSYfBY— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
“Death to the dictator,” schoolboys chanted in Sanandaj.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Kurdistan, W #Iran—"Death to the dictator," schoolboys chanted in Sanandaj.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/Hbqfrgx75Z— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022
Mazandaran, North Iran
“One thousand people are behind every slain protester,” Babolsar University students chant.
#IranRevolution2022—October 18, Day 33
Tehran, #Iran's capital—"Vicious #IRGC Basij; here is not #SharifUniversity," Allameh Tabatabaei University students chant, referring to the regime's crime in the Sharif University of Technology.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/MCQ48pJntv— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 18, 2022