Demonstration in Rome in support of the Iranian people

Demonstration in support of the Iranian people this morning in Rome. The initiative, organised by the Radicals, was attended by various political forces, many young people and ordinary people. The march started from Piazzale Ugo La Malfa and ended in Piazzale Ostiense. The procession was opened by Radical Party secretary Maurizio Turco, treasurer Irene Testa and honorary chairmen Giaia Tortora and ambassador Michael Giffoni.

"We wanted to express closeness to the Iranian people, this is not the time for historical memories, Iran has a complex past that has led to a theocratic regime that is massacring its people and violating civil rights. The Iranian oppositions must find unity because we cannot trust America; Europe should intervene,' said Fabio Federico, leader of the Radical Party.

"The Radical Party stands for democracy in Italy and the world, which is what the Iranian people need. We called this square on the 12th then we found out about another demonstration which is a sign of divided politics but in this initiative there are many political forces, it is a march for democracy of the Iranian people, who have been massacred. It is not true that executions have stopped and in any case if they have decreased in these hours they will resume in a month's time. There are no A and B peoples. We cannot watch this kind of carnage without doing anything,' said Irene Testa treasurer of the Radical Party.

The leader of Azione, Carlo Calenda, was also in the square. "Today there was great participation of the Iranian community, Italians and political parties in the solidarity march for the boys and girls who have been massacred in Iran for days. Those who fight for freedom, anywhere in the world, fight for the freedom of all, not just their own,' said Calenda. In the square, among many well-known faces from politics, Giovanna Melandri, Giuseppe Lobefaro, city and municipal councillors were also present.