Mohammad Moradi (Persian: محمد مرادی; 1984 – 26 December 2022) was an Iranian student living in the city of Lyon, France, who threw himself into the Rhône River in protest against the widespread suppression of the 2022 uprising in Iran and with the aim of drawing global attention to the violent behavior of the Islamic Republic towards protesters.[1][2][3]
Mohammad Moradi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1984 Kermanshah, Iran |
| Died | 26 December 2022 (aged 38) Lyon, France |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Occupation | History student |
| Known for | Committing suicide to draw attention to the Islamic Republic's behavior toward protesters |
Personal life
editMoradi had been married to his wife for three years;[4] they both lived in Lyon, France.
Motivations
editBefore throwing himself into the Rhone river, Mohammad Moradi published two videos of himself in Persian and French. In his Persian language video, he emphasized that his purpose of committing suicide was not due to personal problems and he wanted to draw the attention of Europeans and Western people to the issue of Iran. He also added that he cannot tolerate the current miserable life both inside and outside of Iran.[5][6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Arab News (27 December 2022). "Suicide probe opened after Iranian found dead in French river". Arab News. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ Euronews (28 December 2022). "Iranian national kills himself in Lyon decrying Tehran's crackdown on protests". Euronews. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ The Guardian (27 December 2022). "French open suicide investigation after Iranian found dead in river". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ "Investigation Opens After Iranian Found Dead in French River".
- ^ Iran International (27 December 2022). "Iranian Student Drowns Himself In Rhone To Draw Attention To Regime Crimes". Iran International. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ VOA Farsi (27 December 2022). "Investigation Opens After Iranian Found Dead in French River". VOA Farsi. Retrieved 28 December 2022.