Free Yousof Azizi from ICE custody!

The following message and petition was issued by The Supporters of Anti-Imperialist Left Alliance – Iran

Yousof Azizi, a final-year Ph.D. student in public policy at the University of Virginia, was arrested on the morning of Tuesday, April 14, in front of his home by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) forces. ICE officials have informed him that he will soon be transferred to a detention camp for undocumented immigrants.

Azizi is a well-known media figure in the Persian language sphere who has participated in hundreds of debates and discussions across various media outlets, including BBC Persian.

There is no doubt that his arrest — given that he has been one of the rare voices opposing war and sanctions against the people of Iran on BBC Persian — has been carried out with the political motive of silencing opponents of the illegal war against Iran.

We call on all defenders of peace and freedom of expression to take action with full force for the release of Yousof Azizi.

Yousof Azizi Defense Committee: 

• Dan Kovalik • Ajamu Baraka • Bahman Azad • Sara Flounders
  • Ali Alizadeh • Suzanne Adely • Margaret Flowers • Joe Lombardo

Read and sign the petition at:  ecziiran.org/en/archives/2303