The protests that erupted in Rojhilat (Eastern Kurdistan) and Iran after the murder of Jina Amini by the morality police on 16 September 2022, have been going on for one month. Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) Co-Chair Siyamend Mouini made important calls and assessed the demonstrations in this ANF interview.

Mouini commemorated those who lost their lives in Rojhilat and Iran, and pointed out that as PJAK, they have prepared some projects for the democratization of Iran and the self-government of Eastern Kurdistan. He said that the dictatorial regime in Iran violently responded to democratic demands and added: "It is a women-led revolution that will leave its mark on the current history, and it has shaken Iran's system. It is a revolution that will open the door to change not only in Iran but also in the entire Middle East.”

'Jin, Jiyan, Azadi' is now the slogan of freedom

Emphasizing that the region is going through a historical period, Mouini said: "The common meeting point of those who struggle with hunger, those who demand a free will and all other peoples is change."

Addressing the people who have been demonstrating in Rojhilat and Iran for days, Mouini said: “Your actions are the beginning of a renaissance campaign that will affect the entire region. Your slogan 'Jin, Jiyan, Azadi' has become the slogan of not only a feminist movement but also a freedom movement. We believe that your struggle will bring an end to colonialism, dictatorship and reactionary policies."

Mouini said that the continuation of the demonstrations means paying a high price, and called on those who have not participated in the protests until now, saying: "It's time for you to stand up."

Mouini said that workers should participate in this revolution.

We stand by the Baluchi people

Addressing the Baluchi people, Mouini said: “The Baluchi people have seen great pressure from this fascist regime. At present, they are being subjected to massacres. Let Baluchi and other peoples know that the Kurdish people and our movement will be with you until the end. Our struggle will also avenge the Baluchi who were killed during these protests."

Pointing out that the slogan of 'Jin, Jiyan, Azadi' can be the symbol of this revolutionary movement that includes all peoples and communities, PJAK Co-chair Siyamend Mouini made the following calls: “All Kurdish people should act together. This revolution led by the Kurdish people should bring the end of the nation-state system in Iran and lead to the establishment of a democratic system for the Kurds and other peoples.”

People should be unit in the struggle

Pointing out that a young woman named Nika was killed by state forces in Lorestan, Mouini said: "This murder is a great disrespect and insult to the people of Lorestan."

Stating that the Tabriz region also joined the resistance for solidarity with the Kurdish people, Mouini said: “We also convey our thanks to the people of Tabriz. The peoples of Iran have experienced common suffering and oppression by the same system, so their fate is shared. Azeri, Arab, Baluchi and Kurds together can destroy this system.”