News Center- The Iranian Independent Filmmakers’ Association (IIFMA) has released a statement condemning the arrests of protesters, artists and former political prisoners before the anniversary of the “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi (Women, Life, Freedom” uprising. Pointing to the fear of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The statement said, “On the anniversary of the murder of Jina Amini, the repressive regime of the Islamic Republic used inhuman practices against protesters, artists and former political prisoners. It aims to silence filmmakers and artists by arresting them and imposing psychological pressure on them. We, as the independent filmmakers of Iran, condemn the inhuman practices of the regime and demand immediate release of artists and political prisoners.”