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JINA MAHSA AMINI
The face of Iran's protests. Her life, her dreams
and her death.
And also
Read all about the assasination of the 22 year young Jhina Mahsa
Amini or Zhina Mahsa Amini (Kurdistan-Iran) and the Zan,
zendagi, Azadi (Women, life, freedom) revolution in Iran
2022
and the ZZA Revolution per month:
June 15-1--May 31 -16--
May 15-1--April--March--Feb--Jan
2023
covering
the period of the 'Women Life Freedom' revolution in 2023 and
with links to the period of the murdering of Jina Mahsa Amini on September 2022
'till December 2022..
updated 31 May 2023
and
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'TO WEAR
OR NOT TO WEAR A HIJAB i.e. TO BE OR NOT TO BE A FREE WOMAN'
Updated
AND AND
NEW: June/May 2023: 'IRANIAN JOURNALISTS UNDER SIEGE' |
UPDATES: LINKS 2 'Blinding as a weapon' (menu to the right) AND
'Biological terror attacks' (menu to the left) go here:
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Gino d'Artali
Indept investigative journalist
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When one hurts or kills a women
one hurts or kills hummanity and is an antrocitie.
Gino d'Artali
and: My mother (1931-1997) always said to me <Mi
figlio, non esistono notizie <vecchie> perche puoi imparare qualcosa da
qualsiasi notizia.> Translated: <My son, there is no such thing as so
called 'old' news because you can learn something from any news.>
Gianna d'Artali.
NCRI - Womens committee - in Women's news - May 29, 2023
<<In protests against executions of three political prisoners, 100 were
arrested in Tehran
During the nightly protests against the execution of three political
prisoners in Isfahan, some 100 individuals were arrested in Tehran and
transferred to Evin, Qarchak, and Greater Tehran prisons. On Friday
night, May 19, 2023, during the protests against the execution of three
political prisoners, Majid Kazemi, Saleh Mir-Hashemi, and Saeed Yaghoubi,
around 60 men and 40 women protesters were arrested and transferred to
Greater Tehran Penitentiary, Evin Prison, and the notorious Qarchak
Prison for women. The detainees were subjected to severe beatings and
were dragged on the ground during their arrest. According to human
rights sources, some 60 men have been transferred to Tehran's Greater
Pentitentiary and Evin Prison, and at least 40 women protesters have
been transferred to Qarchak Prison. Three of the detained women, Ghazal
Kompani, Maryam Mirzaii, and Nasrin Safavi, are currently imprisoned in
the women's ward of Evin Prison. Ghazal Kompani, 22, was arrested on
Sattarkhan Street in Tehran. Maryam Mirzaii, 68, Ghazal's grandmother,
was also detained after protesting and attempting to prevent the arrest
of her granddaughter. Both women were subjected to beatings during the
arrest and sustained bruises on their heads and faces. Ms. Nasrin Safavi,
45, is another detainee who has been transferred to Evin Prison.
three political prisoners
Javad Khezri Javadi and his daughter, Natasha Khezri Javadi
Two other detainees are Javad Khezri Javadi, 80, and his daughter,
Natasha Khezri Javadi. The father and daughter were arrested while
helping a young woman brutalized on Sattarkhan Street. Mr. Khezri is
currently imprisoned in Greater Tehran Penitentiary, while his daughter
Natasha is incarcerated in Qarchak Prison. People also staged protests
against the execution of the three political prisoners in Dastgerd
Prison of Isfahan, in Isfahan, Mashhad, and other cities.>>
Source:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2023/05/29/three-political-prisoners/
NCRI - Womens committee - in Women's news - May 29, 2023
<<Three women political prisoners sentenced to 5 to 10 years in prison
Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court in Tehran has sentenced three women
political prisoners to 5 to 10 years in prison. On Sunday, May 28, 2023,
the prison sentences were communicated to the three women political
prisoners, Zeinab Hamrang, Shiva Esmaeili, and Soodabeh Fakharzadeh.
The trial of the three women political prisoners was held on May 14,
2023, in the absence of their lawyers.
three women political
Imprisoned retired teacher Zeinab Hamrang deprived of medical leave
Political prisoner Zeinab Hamrang, 58, was sentenced to 5 years in
prison on charges of “assembly and collusion.”
Ms. Shiva Esmaeili, 58, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges
including <assembly and collusion.> And Ms. Soodabeh Fakharzadeh, 65,
was sentenced to 5 years in prison on charges of <propaganda against the
state.>
The three women political prisoners were arrested by security forces in
Tehran on March 11, 2023, and were transferred to Evin Prison's Ward
209. After the end of their interrogations in April, they were
transferred to the womens' ward of Evin Prison.
Zeinab Hamrang is a retired teacher from Ardabil who spent two years in
prison and was released from the women’s ward of Evin Prison in October
2022.
Shiva Esmaeili is the mother of political prisoner Mehdi Vafaei, who is
currently imprisoned in Evin Prison.>>
Source:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2023/05/29/three-women-political/
Jinha - Women's news agency - May 29, 2023
<<Iranian activist Zainab Zaman: I had to take a shower in front of the
camera
<I had to take a shower in front of the camera,> said the tweet of
Iranian activist Zainab Zaman about her detention.
News Center- Iranian feminist activist Zeinab Zaman was detained on
April 8, 2023 by the Revolutionary Guards' intelligence forces. She was
temporarily released from Evin prison on bail after five days in
detention. The feminist activist wrote what she had been subjected to in
detention on her Twitter account. In her tweet, she said that she had
had to take a shower in front of the camera.
'I was subjected to strip search twice'
Her tweet said, <I was subjected to strip search twice. On the first
day, I was blindfolded and forced to remove all of my clothing. I was
told to sit down. I could not say anything because I was in shock. The
female officer told me that she brought me there because there was no
camera there. On the second day of my detention, I was taken to the
prosecutor's office. When I returned to the prison, I was taken to a new
cell. The female officer told me to remove all of my clothing again. I
was naked in front of the camera. The toilet and bathroom were inside my
cell and the camera always recorded. I had to take a shower in front of
the camera.> >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency1.com/en/actual/iranian-activist-zainab-zaman-i-had-to-take-a-shower-in-front-of-the-camera-33354
Jinha - Womens news agency - May 29, 2023
<<Suspicious death of para athlete Zahra Bornaki in Iran
Iranian long jumper Zahra Bornaki died suspiciously on Saturday after
falling from the fourth floor of a building in Damghan, Semnan province.
News Center- Iranian long jumper Zahra Bornaki, 33, fell from the fourth
floor of a building in Damghan, Semnan province. Suffering from serious
injuries and multiple fractures, she was transferred to the Kosar
Hospital in the province. According to the received reports, she died at
the hospital on Saturday, May 27. Yesterday, Semnan Police Chief said
that according to the investigation launched into the incident, Zahra
Bornaki committed suicide after she had some problems with her husband.
Zahra Bornaki was a member of the Iranian national team and she had six
medals. She won a silver medal in the long jump discipline in the 2018
Asian Para Games, which was held in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2018.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency1.com/en/actual/suspicious-death-of-para-athlete-zahra-bornaki-in-iran-33352
Opinion by Gino d'Artali: 'Felt from the fourth floor? Sounds like the
irgc pushed her or her husband out of jealousy because she was, Allah
has her soul, succesfull as an athlete. One way or the other, heinous!
NCRI Women committee - in Women's news - May 28, 2023
<Fahimeh Soltani sentenced to a 2.5-term academic suspension
Fahimeh Soltani, Mowlud Safari, and other students were banned from
continuing their education. Fahimeh Soltani, a student at Isfahan
University, has been sentenced to a 2.5-term academic suspension by the
university's disciplinary committee, considering academic years. Based
on the preliminary ruling of the disciplinary committee at Isfahan
University, Fahimeh Soltani has been temporarily banned from studying
for 2.5 terms due to charges of <disrupting university programs,>
<insulting rituals and sanctities,> <participating in protests and
unrest,> failure to adhere to mandatory hijab, and <disregarding
students' dignity.> Fahimeh Soltani, a law student at Isfahan
University, was arrested by IRGC intelligence forces in Chaharbagh
Abbasi, Isfahan, in connection with nationwide protests. The indictment
of Fahimeh Soltani was sent to Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of
Isfahan in December 2022 on charges of <inciting mass killings,>
<propaganda against the regime,> insulting Khamenei, insulting Khomeini,
<spreading falsehoods,> <disturbing public opinion,> <disrupting public
order,> <removing the hijab,> and <rebelling against officials while on
duty.> The court proceedings regarding the charges against the
individual were held on the dates of January 23 and February 6, 2023.
Eventually, following the issuance of a pardon directive, the case was
concluded. Ms. Soltani was ultimately released on February 10, 2023.>>
Read more here about other <Suspension of Al-Zahra University students>:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2023/05/28/fahimeh-soltani-academic-suspension/
NCRI - June 27, 2023 - in Solidarity
<<More than 100 former world leaders urge support for the uprising in
Iran with practical steps
More than 100 former world leaders urged support for the uprising in
Iran and the 10-point plan for the future of Iran articulated by Mrs.
Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the democratic coalition National
Council of Resistance of Iran. The international community must support
Iran's pro-democracy protesters and blacklist the Revolutionary Guard (IRGC),
more than 100 former world leaders representing 45 nations announced in
a new global initiative. The call was made in a collective letter to the
leaders of world powers on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, just days after the
regime executed three protesters. Signatories to the letter include 50
former Presidents, 47 former Prime Ministers, one former Chancellor, and
nine other former Heads of State from across the world. Two former
Presidents of the European Commission and three Nobel Peace Prize
laureates are among the signatories. Former Vice President Mike Pence
added his name to the world leaders who signed a letter to President Joe
Biden and his counterparts in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe
calling on the West to adopt a tougher approach to Iran and blacklist
the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). <We believe it is for the Iranian
people to decide their future. However, we recognise that for four
decades, the democratic coalition National Council of Resistance of Iran
(NCRI) has constantly and tirelessly pursued democratic change. In this
respect, we believe the Ten-Point Plan articulated by the NCRI
President, Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, deserves support. Its commitment to free
elections, freedom of assembly and expression, abolition of the death
penalty, gender equality, separation of religion and state, autonomy for
Iran's ethnicities, and a non-nuclear Iran is in line with our own
democratic values,> the former world leaders wrote.
More than 100 former world leaders urge support for uprising in Iran
with practical steps
Highlighting the crackdown on the <popular uprising in Iran,> which
includes the death of some 750 protesters and the arrest of another
30,000, the former world leaders reiterated that the international
community has a <responsibility> to support the Iranian people's human
rights. <Decades of apparent silence and inaction by the international
community have helped fuel a culture of impunity in Iran. Since the
1980s, the authorities in Iran have executed tens of thousands of
protesters and political prisoners. Tragically, in the summer of 1988
alone, over 30,000 political prisoners - the vast majority of whom were
members of the opposition MEK - were brutally massacred,> the letter
said. The signatories condemned the Iranian regime's meddling in the
Middle East and Europe, including its provision of drones to assist
Russia's war against Ukraine and its terrorist attempts and
cyber-attacks in Albania. <We urge your nations to stand with the
Iranian people in their quest for change and to take decisive steps
against the current regime. This includes blacklisting the Revolutionary
Guards (IRGC) and holding regime officials accountable for their crimes
against humanity,> the letter added.
Names of co-signatories:>>
Read them here:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2023/05/27/100-former-world-leaders/
NCRI - May 26, 2023 - in Maryam Rajavi speeches
<<Maryam Rajavi calls for an international campaign to stop executions
in Iran
Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of
Resistance of Iran, addressed a conference at the European Parliament
entitled <Iran: Prospects for Change and EU Policy> on Wednesday, May
24, 2023. She called for an international campaign to stop executions in
Iran. Following are excerpts from her speech at EP:
As I speak to you today, the Iranian regime has started a new and
unprecedented wave of executions. One hundred and sixteen prisoners have
been executed since the beginning of May. It means one execution every 5
hours. Three young protesters, who had been detained and tortured for
months in Isfahan, were executed last Friday. The regime uses executions
to create an atmosphere of terror and prevent an uprising. Despite
massive repression, however, people protested these brutal executions in
Tehran and various other cities. Unfortunately, we are witnessing a lack
of action from the European Union and its member states.
Isn't opposing executions one of the well-known principles of the
European Union?
So why do economic interests and political considerations downplay the
importance of the human rights situation when it comes to Iran?
Echoing the voice of Iranian women
I am here today to echo the voice of the protesters in Iran, especially
women, who have risen up against religious dictatorship. The message is
that the Iranian people have risen to overthrow religious fascism. They
reject tyranny in all forms and persist in fighting until they achieve
freedom and democracy. The uprising that began last September has
created several significant developments: The regime's overthrow is
inevitable, the clerical regime has reached an impasse, the organized
resistance within Iran has made a big leap forward, and the false
alternatives have failed.
Let me briefly explain each of these developments:
One of the main reasons for the uprisings is the widespread anger and
discontent in Iranian society. Such explosive capacity is particularly
visible in the courageous confrontation of Iranian women against the
regime's forces. Iranian women play a leading role in the protests, now
more than ever, impressing the world with their bravery. A brave and
dedicated young generation is determined to overthrow the regime. At
night in Tehran and other cities, people chant <death to Khamenei> from
the roofs of their homes. Every Friday, anti-regime protests take place
in Zahedan. Moreover, teachers’ protests, workers' strikes, and
demonstrations by retired people continue across the country.
Maryam Rajavi calls for an international campaign to stop executions in
Iran
Iran: Prospects for Change and EU Policy, Conference at the European
Parliament
Growth of the Resistance's Social Networks inside Iran
Another significant development is the remarkable growth of social
networks. In its internal assessment, the regime considers the MEK as a
group with unity, an organized structure, and the ability to infiltrate
the country. The regime also acknowledges its ability and a history of
struggle and demonstrates a high intelligence capacity to mislead
intelligence services. It also states that the MEK is the only
organization with a clear alternative plan. They are, therefore, both
shrewd and subversive. A high-level committee has been formed to counter
the People's Mojahedin. Seven out of thirteen departments of the Foreign
Ministry participate in this committee. Their objective is to discredit
the Iranian Resistance. By spreading false information, the regime aims
to target the just and legitimate resistance of the Iranian people and
undermine democratic foundations and the free flow of impartial
information in Europe.
Failure of false alternatives
Another important outcome of the uprising is the failure of false
alternatives, particularly those related to the remnants of the Shah and
clerical dictatorships. Some thought they could present these groups as
uprising leaders through extensive propaganda, but they failed. A strong
democratic and organized movement exists in Iran, and 120,000 political
dissidents have sacrificed their lives for freedom. The people of Iran
will not accept to return to the previous dictatorship that subjected
them to years of oppression, with countless imprisonments and political
executions under a single-party rule. The ongoing developments during
the uprising demonstrated that the protests alone are insufficient to
overthrow the regime. A committed and well-organized resistance movement
is needed to confront a brutal regime. The alternative to this regime is
the very force that maintains the flame of resistance and plays a key
role in organizing and spreading the protests. 19 years ago, during a
meeting in the European Parliament, I said the mullahs in Tehran claim
that any significant change requires a foreign war, and there is no
option other than appeasement. But I said there is a third solution:
change by the Iranian people and Resistance. Now, I want to emphasize
that this solution has emerged from the heart of the Iranian people's
uprising, and everyone can see it. The real alternative has been born
from a long-lasting battle, with generations sacrificing their lives for
it. The National Council of Resistance of Iran, established in Tehran
four decades ago, represents various beliefs.
EU Reporter: international campaign to stop executions in Iran
Iranian Resistance, the anti-thesis of religious tyranny
The Iranian Resistance's platform is based on a republic, separation of
religion and state, full individual and social freedoms, gender
equality, autonomy for ethnic nationalities, elimination of the death
penalty, an independent judiciary, dissolving the IRGC, a non-nuclear
Iran, and international and regional coexistence and cooperation. At the
center of this alternative is the MEK, which believes in democratic
Islam and advocates for the separation of religion and state. Therefore,
this resistance represents the antithesis of the religious dictatorship.
Blacklisting the IRGC
Dear friends,
Today, it is widely accepted that the clerical regime has significantly
weakened and lost its strategic abilities and resources. However, its
hostilities have intensified, whether in seeking nuclear weapons or in
supporting terrorism and warmongering even into the heart of Europe. The
contradiction in the Western approach to Iran is the outcome of the
policy of appeasement. The regime has repeatedly targeted global peace
and security and constantly violated international laws without facing
any consequences. Even worse, it has received rewards and incentives.
Every hour of delay in adopting the right policy towards the religious
dictatorship in Iran results in more executions for the people of Iran,
more hostages for the world, and more drones for Europe.
The Iranian Resistance calls on the European Union to reconsider its
previous policies towards Iran and:
• Include the IRGC in its list of terrorist organizations.
• Trigger the snapback mechanism and restore the sanctions stated in the
six UN Security Council resolutions against the regime.
• Designate the regime as a serious threat to global peace and security
under Article 41 of Chapter 7 of the UN Charter.
• Recognize the Iranian people’s right to struggle to overthrow the
regime and the Iranian youth's legitimate struggle against the occupying
IRGC.
• Finally, I ask you, honorable representatives, to urge your
governments to join the international campaign to stop executions in
Iran and stand with the Iranian people.
Thank you all very much.
Source and read here the full list of supporting countries:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2023/05/26/international-campaign/
Note by Gino d'Artali: And yes again a flaming speech of Miss Rajavi to
support the women-led uprising against the dictatorship. If, and
Insh'Allah there will be soon, there will be free elections in Iran I
would vote for Miss Rajavi as vice-president elect.
NCRI Women committee - in Podcst - May 21, 2023
<<Activists, Lawyers, and Teachers Battle for Rights in Iran
In this episode of the NCRI Women's Committee podcast, we have a
pressing and alarming topic to delve into-the relentless pressures
exerted on women activists from all walks of life to intimidate and
terrorize Iranian society, with the aim of stifling any potential
uprisings. Furthermore, we will briefly examine the alarming escalation
of executions in Iran and the inhumane treatment endured by the families
of execution victims. Lastly, we will address the heartbreaking
struggles faced by the families of death row prisoners, highlighting the
immense hardships they endure. Over the past two weeks, approximately 70
lawyers have been summoned by the clerical regime in Iran. This alarming
development raises concerns about the freedom of expression and the
ability of lawyers to defend their clients without fear of reprisal.
It's important to note that this is not an isolated incident but rather
part of a wider pattern of repression and human rights violations
targeting lawyers and human rights defenders in Iran. Lawyers in Iran
face numerous challenges, ranging from restrictions on their ability to
represent their clients effectively to harassment, intimidation, and
even imprisonment. The clerical regime often uses vague and broadly
interpreted national security laws to silence lawyers who dare to
advocate for justice or take on politically sensitive cases. This not
only infringes upon their professional rights but also undermines the
principles of a fair and impartial legal system. The regime has
conducted widespread arrests targeting labor activists, women's rights
activists, human rights activists, and journalists. They are summoning
journalists who were previously released in February, falsely claiming
to have granted them amnesty. On the eve of Teachers' Day in Iran, they
raided the residence of an imprisoned teacher and arrested several
teachers and labor activists. These women activists and journalists have
tirelessly worked to report the truth, improve working conditions, and
fight against human rights violations. Unfortunately, their dedication
has come at a tremendous personal cost under the oppressive rule of the
regime. Iranian student activists who participated in the 2022-2023 Iran
protests are facing similar challenges. The right to education is a
fundamental human right, yet many students are systematically excluded
from pursuing their studies due to their activism. Over the past month,
numerous students have been summoned and informed that they are not
allowed to continue their education. They are either suspended or
dismissed from school. However, Iranian students remain resilient and
determined to continue their fight for a better future. The families of
death row prisoners in Iran, already burdened with the anguish of having
loved ones facing imminent execution, have been subjected to further
suffering. Instead of receiving support and empathy, they have faced
harassment and intimidation from authorities.>>
Please do read more here:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2023/05/21/activists/
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