Sheikh Zakzaky Condemns Nigerian Government's Repression of Pro-Palestine Protesters During a press conference in Abuja on International Human Rights Day, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, criticized the Nigerian government for its ongoing repression of peaceful pro-Palestine demonstrators. He highlighted that despite it being nine months since the deaths of several Quds Day protesters, the government continues to withhold 24 corpses necessary for proper Islamic burial.
Nigerian Filmmaker Lauds Iran for Using Films to Protect Image of Islam In an exclusive interview with Iran Press, Dr. Ali Nuhu, a prominent African filmmaker and Managing Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation, a Federal Government agency that regulates films in the West African country, praised Iran for its efforts in portraying the true image of Islam as a religion of peace and tolerance through filmmaking.
Demonstrators Rally in London for Palestinian Solidarity, Urge End to U.K. Arms Sales Pro-Palestine supporters marched through central London today, gathering at Hyde Park Corner for the monthly national rally. Speaking to Iran Press, protesters called on the U.K. to stop exporting weapons to Israel. They also criticized politicians, including Keir Starmer, questioning the government’s role in ongoing violence in the West Bank and expressing doubt over recent ceasefire claims.
Lebanese Filmmaker: Iran Is a Place of Real People and Real Meaning The Lebanese filmmaker, Lara Abou Saifan, in her interview with Iran Press, said that: "I love the Iranian way of portraying themes, aesthetics, dialogues, and how they represent societal, humanitarian, and personal issues in cinema. It is one of the schools that puts art and cinema together."
Fajr Film Festival Free of Imperialist Influence: Turkish Filmmaker Turkish filmmaker Cenk İzgören, in an interview with Iran Press, said that what sets the Fajr International Film Festival apart from other festivals is its freedom from global imperialist influences. İzgören added that the unique spirit found in Iranian cinema is rarely seen elsewhere, attributing it to Iran’s deep and rich cultural heritage.
