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Here we are to enter THE IRANIAN
WOMEN'S REVOLUTIONISTS against
the supreme leader, the arch-reactionary Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,
and his placeman president, Ebrahim Raisi. The message of
the women when he visited a university is plain: <give way or
get lost> in 2023.
IN MEMORY OF ASRA PANAHI (16)- JINA MAMINI (22) - NIKA SHAKARAMI (16), SARINA ESMAILZADEH (16) HADIS NAJAFI (20), AND MORE WOMEN WHO WERE ASSASINATED SO
FAR BY THE IRANIAN AXIS OF EVIL.
Click here for a total list so far
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September 13, 2024)
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December 31,
2023 - Preface about the below 3 heroines of Iran by
Gino d'Artali : Beacons of hope and inspiration on the
road towards a long and free Iran . * Jina Amini,
our sister/daughter who martyred herself for freedom;
*Narges Mohammadi, our sister and as I call her 'mother
of a free Iran' and winner of the Nobel Prize of Freedom
2023 and sentenced five times to a total of 31 years in
prison and 154 lashes but who refuses to give in to the
mullahs' regime to wear a hijab or bow to their demands
and therefore is refused medical care although needing
it badly and bringing her live in danger but says "Victory
is not easy, but it is certain" * and Maryam
Akbari Monfared, our sister who's encarcerated since
15 years and refuses to bow down to the mullahs saying "Finally,
one day, I will sing the song of victory from the summit
of the mountain, like the sun. Tomorrow belongs to us"
Read all about them here and let them inspire you on
your road towards a long and free Iran or as we say in
the West: 'Three strikes and the mullahs' regime is out'
Be the finalizing strike dear and brave dissent |
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A to VICTORY tribute to
NARGES MOHAMMADI
Sept. 2, 2024:
"Shameless": Imprisoned Nobel Laureate in Iran Slams
Custodial Death..."
August 9, 2024
"My heart cries...
(For Narges Mohammadi and all suffering but fighting
back mothers/women)
and earlier heroic stories
May 6, 2024
"Tyranny will fall"
"Victory is not easy, but it is certain"
watch it here :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LAMPz57Aqw
Click here for a news-overview
from January 15, 2024 'till October 31, 2023
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JINA AMINI'S VOICE IS ALSO HEARD
And do read also the above linked incredible
December 2023 update!
despite the mullahs'
regime to force it down!
Her mother speaks
out loud and clear
September 10 - 6, 2024
Second Anniversary of Jina
Amini's state-sanctioned killing...
a wave of arrests of her fellow-citizen
Click here for earlier news of the
'Woman, Life, Freedom'
revolution
MARJAM AKBARI
MONFARED
June 24, 2024:
The Iranian Regime
Judiciary Launches a New Case to Seize the Assets of Maryam Akbari Monfared and Her Family, in Revenge for
Seeking Justice for Her Siblings Executed in the 1980s
Dec 30, 2023: Not bowing for the mullahs' regime
she says:
"Finally, one
day, I will sing the song of victory from the summit of
the mountain, like the sun. Tomorrow belongs to us"
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PAKSHAN AZIZI
Actual News:
Actual News:
September 10 - 9, 2024
"Twenty-Six Human Rights Organizations Demand Immediate
Cancellation of Pakhshan Azizi's Death Sentence..."
and more actual news
September 5, 2024
"You dictator, I am Arash, fire
responds to fire,"
August 19, 2024
Sentenced to Death for Assisting
Women Targeted by ISIS
And read here her full story:
July 23 - 22, 2024
"Denying the Truth,
and Its Alternative"
September 5, 2024
"You dictator, I am Arash, fire
responds to fire,"
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Please do read
the following articles about heroines who risk live and
limb for the women-led revolution and no matter what
they'll never give in nor up!and other stories: click on the underlined
topics:
September 11, 2024:
Activists in Evin Prison Protest with Hunger
Strikes...
September 11, 2024:
A Quiet Revolution Continues...
September 10, 2024:
Iranians Defy Internet Restriction...
September 10, 2024:
Pedram Azarnoosh’s Killing continues...
Sept 9, 2024:
Suicide Crisis in Iran...
and
Click here for previous inspiring
stories and articles
incl. Red Alerts |
Read here more about the
Nurses' demands - "A nurse will
die, but will not accept humiliation,":
and updates:
SPECIAL
REPORTS PALESTINE
Click here for actual updates
Updated
Sept. 2, 2024 |
'The mullahs' regime / OHCHR* gallows' dance'
In refeclection and updates of
"NO to executions" uprise:
July 8 - 4, 2024:
The-death-sentence-against-Sharifeh-Mohammadi
June 15, 2024:
Prisoner Swap with Iran is
Shameful Reward
June 5 - May 23, 2024:
It |Iran| puts people to death in
order to terrorize the population into silence.
and other stories
*OHCHR - UN Office of
the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Click here for earlier reports
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May 10 - 3, 2024
'War against the No-hijabi
women'
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September 10 - 6, 2024
<<Twenty-Six Human Rights
Organizations Demand Immediate Cancellation of Pakhshan
Azizi's Death Sentence...
and <<Iranian Woman Dies
from Injuries Sustained During 2022 Protests...
and <<Iran Continues
Arrests Ahead of Mahsa Amini's Death Anniversary...
and <<Three Women Prisoners
in Iran Strike Against Treatment in Jail...
and <<Ailing Political
Prisoner's Brother Highlights Medical Neglect in Jail...
and <<Mother Decries Slow
Justice After Morality Police Beat Teen Girl...
and <<Inhumane Conditions
for Female Inmates in Borujerd Prison...
and <<Disabled Kurdish
Political Activist Arrested and Extraditioned...
and <<Yasra Aref, an Afghan
Woman, and Her Infant Face Inhuman Conditions in Iran's
Evin Prison...
and more actual news
and to earlier actual news |
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.
Pedram Azarnoosh
Iranwire - Sept 10, 2024 - by Solmaz Eikdar
<<Iranians Defy Internet Restriction with Smuggled Starlink Devices
The Islamic Republic has long maintained a list of prohibitions for
Iranians. Over time, many of these bans have been lifted or simply
forgotten, such as those on playing chess or eating certain types of
fish. However, one restriction remains firmly in place and is perhaps
more relevant than ever: the ban on free internet access. In recent
years, the Iranian government has intensified its efforts to control
citizens' access to the internet. The push for greater control stems
from repeated criticisms by the Supreme Leader, who has described social
media as <uncontroled>. As a result, the concept of <national
sovereignty> on the internet has become a central focus of government
policy. Simultaneously, the development of a National Internet, or
National Information Network, was prioritized to bolster the Islamic
Republic's control over the virtual space. But, all these efforts face a
significant new challenge: the emergence of satellite internet services
like Starlink, which threaten the state's control over digital access.
Arrival of Starlink in Iran
Last week, a photo was circulated on social media showing the launch of
Starlink in Tehran, with the iconic Milad Tower visible in the
background. Reports have also emerged that some buildings in major
cities are now equipped with satellite internet. According to the Etemad
newspaper, the Starlink Mini device recently made its way into Iran
through Sulaymaniyah in Iraq and is being sold in Tehran for prices
ranging from 40 to 100 million tomans ($660 to $1,600). Starlink has
been in use in Iran for some time. During the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom
protests, reports indicated that Starlink was already being used by
citizens. Elon Musk, the owner of SpaceX, announced on September 26,
2022, that he would activate Starlink services for Iranians. Following
that, there were reports that hundreds of satellite internet devices
were smuggled into the country. Today, accessing satellite internet has
become significantly easier. Customers can now order the necessary
Starlink equipment online, collect it in person, and pay on the spot.
However, the cost of accessing Starlink in Iran remains high. According
to the Starlink website, the price for equipment in the residential plan
is approximately $599 (for the satellite dish and router), with a
monthly subscription fee ranging from $110 to $120. In addition to the
challenge of smuggling Starlink devices into Iran, the high subscription
costs - exacerbated by banking sanctions and the exchange rate between
dollars and rials - pose another barrier to access. As a result, in some
areas, citizens have opted for group use of a single Starlink device to
share the cost.
How Many Starlink Devices Are Active in Iran?
In recent days, a screenshot of a map of Iran has been circulating,
showing the number of active Starlink devices in the country. The image
was sourced from the website satellitemap. space, which explicitly
states that it is not affiliated with Starlink or SpaceX. At the bottom
of its main page, the site prominently displays the disclaimer <Not
affiliated with SpaceX or Starlink> in red. Additionally, the data on
the site is based on self-reported information from users and is
published without any form of verification. While the information on
this website cannot be considered fully reliable, it would also be
incorrect to assume that all of its data is entirely inaccurate. Amir
Rashidi, a security and internet access researcher, told IranWire: "It's
impossible to provide an exact number of Starlink devices in Iran, but
based on my estimate, around six to seven thousand devices have been
imported. However, not all of them are currently active." According to
data published on websites like Tesla Drive and Space, by the end of
2022, there were approximately 800 active Starlink devices in Iran.
Milad Nouri, a technology activist and IT expert, told Shargh newspaper:
"Starlink has significantly increased competition with Iranian internet
service providers. The only competitive advantage of Iranian operators
was their local presence. However, in recent years, internet package
sizes have decreased, quality has worsened, disruptions have increased,
and families are paying increasingly high prices for VPN services. These
factors mean that the cost Iranian users pay for the internet is now
comparable to the price of Starlink services."
Islamic Republic's Battle with Starlink
The Ministry of Communications in the Ebrahim Raisi administration has
made significant efforts to combat the use of Starlink in Iran. One
result was the requirement by the International Telecommunication Union
(ITU) that Starlink comply with the territorial laws of the Islamic
Republic. Isa Zarepour, the former Minister of Communications and
Information Technology said in 2021: "Iran welcomes the activation of
satellite internet in the country, on the condition that they comply
with Iran's territorial laws. These laws have been communicated to
companies such as Starlink, OneWeb, and other operators in this field."
The Islamic Republic's attempt to limit Starlink in Iran extended beyond
legal actions. In September 2023, Elon Musk disclosed during a meeting
with the Israeli Prime Minister that the Islamic Republic had sent him a
letter expressing its displeasure after the establishment of Starlink
services in Iran. Additionally, this year, reports emerged that
following Starlink's entry into Iran, the Islamic Republic, with the
assistance of its legal teams, sought help from the International
Telecommunication Union (a United Nations subsidiary based in Geneva) to
prevent the service's expansion in the country. However, these efforts
appear to have a limited impact. According to a report by the Parliament
Research Center, it is increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to
counter Starlink satellite internet due to advancements in technology.
Is Starlink Safe?
Amir Rashidi, a security and internet access researcher, said, "Yes, the
equipment required to use Starlink is not traceable." He added,
"However, I strongly advise users who rely on Starlink for secure and
free internet access not to use it to access Iranian platforms or even
Iranian websites, as they may be identifiable through these portals. For
accessing non-Iranian sites or platforms, Starlink is a very safe tool."
He also noted that shared use of Starlink equipment does not pose any
risk if all users follow proper security protocols. In a related post on
the social media platform X, an internet freedom activist cautioned:
"When a trend gains momentum, fraudsters often take advantage. Since
buying and selling Starlink is illegal in Iran, users cannot make
payments through official sites or legal portals. Instead, they have to
use cryptocurrencies or anonymous methods, making the market a target
for fraud. If someone wants to buy Starlink, they should be careful to
avoid scams." Another issue with using Starlink in Iran is the legal
risk. While the Islamic Republic's judiciary has said that using
satellite internet itself is not a crime, the equipment required to
access it is considered smuggled. Thus, carrying, storing, supplying, or
selling these devices is illegal.
Bans That Did Not Remain
The law prohibiting the use of satellite dishes in Iran was passed in
1994. According to the first article, the import, distribution, and use
of satellite-receiving equipment were banned, except in cases specified
by the law. The second article mandated that the Ministry of Interior
use police forces or the Basij paramilitary force to collect satellite
equipment as quickly as possible. Although the law banning satellite use
has never been officially lifted, it has largely fallen into disuse.
After years of police raids into citizens' homes, confiscating satellite
dishes, and imposing fines on owners, the law has become largely
unenforced. Similar examples exist in Iran's legal history. Chess was
once banned, as were eating Starry Sturgeon fish, making video calls,
and allowing women to enter stadiums. Over time, either the laws
prohibiting these activities were repealed or they simply stopped being
enforced. Likewise, laws regarding internet censorship and filtering
will likely be abandoned or repealed in the future, whether through the
widespread use of satellite internet by citizens or by other means.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/technology/133773-iranians-defy-internet-restriction-with-smuggled-starlink-devices/
Women's Liberation Front 2019/cryfreedom.net 2024
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