Posted on 06/30/2005 10:04:26 AM PDT by DoctorZIn
Top News Story
29 June 2005
U.S. Calls on Iran To Release Imprisoned Journalist Akbar Ganji
Ganji has investigated abuses by Iranian security forces
The United States has called on Iranian authorities to release Iranian journalist Akbar Ganji from prison, where he is being held, the State Department said, for his political views and peaceful activities in support of free speech and journalistic integrity. Ganji is known for his efforts to uncover information on extra-judicial killings by Iranian security forces.
In a June 29 statement, the State Department expressed particular concern about recent reports that Ganji is in failing health and is being denied access to his family and legal representation. The statement called Ganjis mistreatment a serious violation of fundamental human rights.
Following is the text of the State Department statement:
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
June 29, 2005
STATEMENT BY SEAN MCCORMACK, SPOKESMAN
Imprisoned Iranian Journalist Akbar Ganji
The United States calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Akbar Ganji, an Iranian journalist and free speech advocate, who is currently imprisoned by Iranian authorities solely because of his political views and peaceful activities. We are increasingly concerned about Mr. Ganji's health and the conditions of his detention.
Mr. Ganji's courageous efforts to investigate extra-judicial killings by Iranian security forces and his commitment to free speech and democratic government have earned him the respect of many around the world. The United States is alarmed by recent reports that Mr. Ganji's health has been failing and that he has been denied access to family and legal representation. His mistreatment in prison is a serious violation of fundamental human rights. Together with international human rights advocates and Mr. Ganji's many supporters in Iran, we call on the government of Iran to release Mr. Ganji and ensure that he receives all necessary medical assistance.
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(Distributed by the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)
A Daily Briefing of Major News Stories on Iran:
And finally, Photos:
- ABC News Online reported that U.S. President George W Bush has announced that he is freezing the assets of North Korean, Iranian and Syrian entities.
- BBC Monitoring Service reported that Kahatmi has documents on the unethical moves by many in the election. He is giving them to the Supreme Leader.
- The Times UK reported that Russia and the United States appeared to be on a collision course over Iran.
- United Press International reported that Iran is expanding its oil, gas and petrochemical projects with American allies.
- Yahoo! News reported that one Iranian lawmaker believes he has uncovered the secret of her enmity -- that she was spurned by an Iranian boyfriend at college.
- Radio Free Europe reports that technocrats and reformists are squaring off against conservatives and labor over WTO membership.
- The Times UK reported on the controversial photo which claimed links the President-elect of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, with the taking of 60 American hostages during the US embassy siege in Tehran in 1979.
- The Times UK reported that Iran's human face is gone. Hardline vote-riggers have spirited it away. A Must Read on the election fraud.
- Iranian dissidents gathered in Europe today to hold a conference on Iran's election with members of the EU parliament.
- WorldNetDaily.com reported that Dr. Corsi testified today before Israel's Knesset.
- Forbes reported that NASA and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice have asked Congress to ease a law on Iran that would bar the US space agency from paying Russia for space services.
- Reuters reported that famous Iranian Student dissident Ahmad Batebi is missing.
- World Tribune reported on the Iranian election and argues Khamenei throws caution to the Wind. A Must Read.
- Middle East Newsline reported that Iran's new president has been identified as a suspect in a series of killings of Kurdish dissidents in Western Europe.
- Iran's president Ahmadinejad: Ex-Hostage Taker. The photo that has caused all the controversy.
- Many more photos of Ahmandinejad with an American hostage.
- The Iranian newspaper Kayhan announced the winner of the Iranian presidential race One and 1/2 hours before the start time to tally the votes! Photo of the newspaper as proof.
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"Together with international human rights advocates and Mr. Ganji's many supporters in Iran, we call on the government of Iran to release Mr. Ganji and ensure that he receives all necessary medical assistance."
This was great to read!
CNN was talking about the new Iranian president this morning!
There are strong beliefs that he will eventually get killed by the regime if he remains in custody!
The regime is what needs euthanasia.
I dont believe that story! He is a radical idiot but he would have been proud of hostage taking stuff if he was one of them! He wouldn't try to hide it though!
And moreover, remember that source of that is MKO/NCRI terrorist organization which has no crediblity among Iranian people!
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Iran Focus web site is mouthpiece of MKO/NCRI terrorist group and I don't give a damn to their propaganda!
I never believe what they say!
We'll have to see what, if any, facts are unearthed. The DoD and State are looking into these allegations.
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