On Sunday evening, a group of approximately 1,500 people showed up on the lawn in front of Town Hall, to protest the recent massacre of Iran. In recent weeks, there’s been a total internet blackout, during which thousands of people were killed.
The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which verifies each death with a network on the ground in Iran, says the 6,159 dead include at least 5,804 protesters, 214 government-affiliated forces, 92 children and 49 civilians who weren’t part of the demonstrations.
Freedom, democracy and integrity were the themes of the memorial, held to honor all the protestors that sacrificed their lives in Iran.
With protests happening the last several Sundays in San Francisco at Harry Bridges Plaza, there’s been requests for residents in nearby communities to take action, as well.
Therefore, the candlelight vigil was organized here for participants in the Los Gatos and the South Bay area. Los Gatos-based artist Firouzeh Jahanshahi posted on social media to get the word out about the gathering.
As seen in many of the images and videos from the event, fake blood and body bags were used to depict what is happening in Iran now, an effort to extend compassion and solidarity through visibility.
This coming Sunday, there will be a “Human Chain” on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco from 11am-2pm, which is expected to draw more than 5,000 participants.
