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February8th
marks the anniversary of a fate –making event in the history of the Iranian people 's quest for
freedom.
On
February 8, 1982, Khomeini's Revolutionary Guards surrounded and destroyed the
headquarters and killed some of the most prominent leading figures of the PMOI.
Khomeini –still alive in those days-- thought that by dealing such a heavy blow
to the opposition, he could put up a show of force, demoralize the staunch
supporters of the movement and break their resistance in prisons and outside.
It
was an unequal battle between thousands of heavily armed guards vs. 20 freedom
fighters. He thought victory is certain. However, the champions of freedom did
not surrender and fought to the last breath, creating an epical scene that
strengthened the movement even further.
The
women involved in this battle left a brilliant legacy in the history of the
Iranian people's struggle for freedom and democracy. Brave women who did not
surrender and resisted and fought courageously to the last breath to herald a
new world for their fellow compatriots. Today, their resolve and courage has
been multiplied in the ranks of the pioneering women in the PMOI who lead the
Resistance movement.
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