Amidst the growing calls for a general strike in Iran on the anniversary of Jina Amini’s murder and the onset of the “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi” uprising, Jina’s father has revealed that security institutions are intensifying their efforts to thwart holding any commemoration on the anniversary of her death.
Following earlier calls for the people of Iranian Kurdistan (Rojhilat) to strike on this occasion, other Kurdish and Iranian organisations and parties have also urged the public to stand against the Islamic Republic of Iran’s regime. They called for a general strike on Sunday 15 September.
In an interview with Voice of America, Amjad Amini, father of Jina Amini, stated that, despite the two-year anniversary of his daughter’s tragic death and ongoing efforts by the family’s lawyers, the prosecutor’s office has yet to respond to their inquiries.
Amjad Amini also outlined his plans to hold a commemoration ceremony, contingent on whether the authorities interfere. He noted that if the Islamic Republic does not impose the same restrictions as last year, the ceremony will take place on Sunday 16 September in response to public demand.
He further shared that he has received numerous messages and calls from people wishing to attend the ceremony at Jina’s grave. However, it remains uncertain if security forces will once again block the commemoration as they did previously.
Jina’s mother, in turn, released footage from her daughter’s childhood, reflecting her intent to honour the memory of Jina’s death and the rise of the ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadi’ movement.
In parallel, the Kurdistan Peace Mothers, in a public statement, called on all people of Kurdistan to participate in the general strike. The organisation emphasised that the second anniversary of Jina Amini’s murder should be seen as an opportunity for unity and solidarity among the Kurdish people.
In a statement, the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran (KDPI) has attributed the uprising to the long-term struggles of the Kurdish people and the Islamic Republic’s failure to address public demands. The statement emphasised the progressive political message of the “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi” slogan and called on the people of Kurdistan to honour the martyrs by participating in the strike.
Komala—the Association of the Toilers of Iranian Kurdistan— also highlighted the deep Kurdish roots of the “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi” slogan and Kurdistan’s strong tradition of strikes. The organisation has called on all advocates for freedom to participate in the upcoming strike.
Ahead of the second anniversary of the revolutionary uprising in Iran, the Kurdistan Committee of the Communist Labor Party of Iran also called for the nationwide strike.
According to reports, various gatherings will take place globally to honour those killed in the uprising.
While these calls for strikes and protests grow, security measures in Kurdish cities have intensified.
Fourteen union activists and members of the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union in Sanandaj (Sine) have been summoned by security forces, and a family member of one of the petitioners has been arrested in Bukan.
Saqqez, Jina Amini’s hometown, has been heavily militarised with a significant presence of security forces.
The uprising, which began in Iranian Kurdistan and spread across Iran, remains the most extensive challenge to the Islamic Republic’s 45-year rule.
The regime responded to the protests with extreme repression, and, according to Iran Human Rights, at least 551 protesters, including 68 children and 49 women, were killed during retaliation.
