Stop Fundamentalism, May 11 – A delegation of European Parliament members who visited Baghdad at the end of April to discuss a solution to the faceoff at Camp Ashraf which claimed the lives of 35 residents of the camp, called for resettlement of the refugees to EU and North America in a press conference Tuesday.
Iran’s Human Rights Abuse Calls for Strong Action
Nima Sharif
The United States should pressure Iran to respect freedom of its citizens and stop its severe acts of human rights abuse. A firm stance by president Obama and his administration along with the US Congress will bring renewed courage to the Iranian street demonstrators further weakening the theocratic rule and prevent spread of fundamentalism as the Arab Spring thrusts forward.
Iranian regime steps up arrests and Executions
Stop Fundamentalism, 6 April, 2011 – Amid faceoff between Ali Khamanei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Iranian government steps up public executions and political arrests.
In recent days, 8 people have been executed in various cities in Iran, 2 of them said to be juvenile offenders.
MEP Calls for independent inquiry into Camp Ashraf massacre
Stop Fundamentalism, 5 April, 2011 – Four Members of the European Parliament, Struan Stevenson (ECR, UK), John Attard-Montalto (S&D, MT), Jelko Kacin (ALDE, SL), Mario Mauro (EPP, IT) visited Iraq on 26-29 April to meet political leaders in that country, reported the website of the European Parliament.
Stevenson called for an independent inquiry into the recent massacre in Camp Ashraf on 8 April.
Camp Ashraf – How Effective Are International Safeguards?
Nima SharifAs the disturbing events of 8 April, 2011 in Iraq’s Camp Ashraf unfold, more than ever the effectiveness of international conventions established after World War II to ensure the troubling events of that era do not repeat, go under a huge test. Should anyone under any circumstances, ever again trust such safeguards? The fate of the Iranian refugees in Camp Ashraf will determine the answer once and for all.
Iranian Dissident in Camp Ashraf Dies of Attack Injuries
Stop Fundamentalism, 23 April, 2011 – The Iranian Resistance reported today that another Camp Ashraf resident, Bahman Atigi, 38 died today due to injuries he received during the attack of 8 April on the camp by Iraqi military forces. This brings the total number of deaths to 35.
Another Attack on Camp Ashraf in the making
Stop Fundamentalism, 19 April – A spokesman from the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) told news reporters on Tuesday that another attack on the unarmed residents of Camp Ashraf in Iraq is in the making.
Details of Attack on Camp Ashraf Unveiled
Stop Fundamentalism, 19 April, 2011, Paris- According to documents, commander of the Iraqi Army’s 5th Division issued a classified order on April 8th describing Ashraf residents as the enemy, assigning five battalions of his division to use force in occupying various sections of Ashraf and destroying any kind of resistance.
AI – Three killed in Iran Protesters Clash With Police
Stop Fundamentalism, 19 April, 2011 – Amnesty International called on the Iranian authorities to investigate clashes between security forces and protesters from the Ahwazi Arab region which has left three people dead according to AI.
Why does Iran Ache For Camp Ashraf Destruction?
Nima Sharif
As disturbing events of 8 April, 2011 in Camp Ashraf, Iraq still unfold, more than ever, the intentions of the Iranian regime, in persuading Nuri al-Maliki to create such massacre, which by no means will help his already pathetic public image and disgraceful record of human rights, become clear.
