June 21, 2006

Mortazavi in Geneva? WTF?

Mortazavi, aka Ghaazi Mortazavi, Tehran’s Genral Prosecutor and the former special judge for the press court, is in Geneva to participate in UN’s Human Rights Council. He’s the alleged responsible authority for the death of Zahra Kazemi. He’s responsible for closing down hundreds of press, arresting tens of journalists and several other violations of human rights in Iran.

Now what exactly is he doing in Geneva? What kind of “human rights council” is this that accepts a person like Mortazavi? Why Switzerland has issued him a visa? I really don’t get it. Is there anything I’m missing here?

It’s shameful, outrageous… (I don’t know what other word I should put here.)

*Also read this by Arash Kamangir: Human Rights, Offender or Supporter?

Posted by Lady Sun @ June 21, 2006 04:01 AM
Ali @ 05:53 AM | June 21, 2006

'Why EU has issued him a visa?' LS

My little friend,

Are you kidding? First of all, Switzerland is not a member of the EU. Secondly, visa restrictions are imposed on us - the ordinary people. I have been taken out of the passport control que in Europe several times for inquisition despite having the right visa, simply because of my country of origin. Government officials travel using diplomatic passports and get through the VIP lounge.

Westerners alienate ordinary Iranians and engage in schmoozing with government officials. What do you expect from those damn hypocrites?!


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L.S. Thanks for mentioning my mistake. I changed EU to Switzerland. I don't know why I thought Switzerland is a member of EU!


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nas @ 07:20 AM | June 21, 2006

I’m writing this because I’m so frustrated and I very rarely leave comment on a blog… I have been trying to get piece published on this since Monday night… I’ve been in touch with every news editor I know to no avail… some have come back not wanting to know more… but that they want me to write on the nuclear issue!!!


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David @ 12:58 PM | June 21, 2006

I have heard some things about Mortazavi before, all bad! This man should be arrested, taken to the Hague, and tried for crimes against humanity! How can he possibly pretend to be interested in human rights? This man isn't even human!


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sirous @ 04:07 AM | June 22, 2006

Is there any new interesting UNESCO meeting? Fallahian, as I know, looking for any coming invitation!


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L.S. LOL!


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SoloGen @ 10:35 AM | June 22, 2006

This is the reacton of HRW:
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2006/06/22/iran13602.htm


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peace @ 01:04 PM | June 22, 2006

check out Eli's article

http://www.nysun.com/article/34875?page_no=1

The infamous Saeed Mortazavi this week led Iran's delegation in Geneva to the first session of the United Nation's newly reconfigured human rights panel on Monday, even though Iran is not a member of that panel.
A friend of Mr. Ganji's, Mohsen Sazegara yesterday compared the Mullah's decision to send Mr. Mortazavi to Geneva to Germany in 1944 sending the notorious mass murderer Adolf Eichman to a human rights parley.



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David @ 11:13 PM | June 22, 2006

I saw a segment on CNN Headline News today about Mortazavi. I'm glad the media has picked up on this!


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Soudabeh @ 03:23 PM | July 2, 2006

If you're interested about our past , you might like to check out my weblog. I am doing a semi research.


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gerdoo @ 04:53 PM | July 15, 2006

سلام. کامنت من بی ربط اما مهمه. گفتم شاید بشه کاری کرد...پتیشنی یا...نمی دونم. از عصر تا حالا فکر کردم ولی به جایی نرسیدم...

اين ترجمه ايميليه که دوست و هم کلاسی لبنانيم در جواب ايميل من فرستاده :

نميدونم چه وضعي در انتظار ماست. اما اوضاع بيش از حدي که به نظر مي رسه خرابه. اسراييل اينجا کشتار دست جمعي راه انداخته. دو ساعت پيش نيروهاي اسراييلي يک کاميون رو که عده اي از مردم عادي سوار اون بودن با موشک توسط اف 16 هدف قرار داد. در اين حمله 18 نفر کشته شدند که 9 نفر از آنها کودک بودند.
آنها حتی آمبولانس ها را هدف حمله قرار ميدهند.
در حال حاضر لبنان کاملا از جهان جدا و ايزوله شده. مسير هاي دريايي زميني و هوايي همه تحت کنترل نيروهاي اسراييلي هستند به نظر نمي رسد که ايران و سوريه ما را آن طور که گفته ميشود ساپورت کنند و از طرف ديگر بوش براي ارتکاب کشتار جمعي اين چنيني به اسراييل چراغ سبز نشان داده است . شرايط فعلي ما فاجعه آميز است. نيروهاي اسراييل هنوز پايتخت رو مورد حمله قرار نداده اند اما نقاطي بسيار نزديک به پايتخت را بمباران مي کنند. ديروز پلي که در 2 کيلومتري خانه ماست بمباران شد و اوضاع شهر به حالت شهر هاي مصيبت زده در آمده مسئله اساسي اين است که بحران رو به افزايش است ما احتمالا به زودي خانه خود رو به مقصد نواحي امن تر ترک مي كنيم در صورت نقل مکان من به اينترنت دسترسي نخواهم داشت. اميدوارم بتونم در آينده با تو صحبت کنم ....اميدي حتي به زنده ماندن نيست.


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Ken A @ 12:38 PM | July 17, 2006

This is a travesty, but I'm hoping that other world members at this meeting make it a requisite for anyone to attend further that they draw up a charter of rights and freedoms (or at least the UN charter of human rights) that must be adhered to. with full transparancy required.
I have been following your blog for some time, as I received it from "Pensive Persian" blog, and I truly enjoy reading it. It helps me to understand what life is like there, and you are very expressive and descriptive. I sense you are ver courageous as well.

Do you know what has become of PP, he hasn't blogged for ages?

Thanks from a crazy canuck.


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anonym @ 11:32 PM | July 22, 2006

Hi Khorshid could u plz spread this?http://www.petitiononline.com/VisaSubj/petition.html it is very important


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David @ 12:15 PM | July 25, 2006

Hi Lady Sun,
Just wondering how things are going for you. Hope to see more Sunshine again soon. :)


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giti @ 10:49 PM | July 27, 2006

hi sanam .i just found your weblog. iwanted to leave a comment on khorshid khanoom weblog but it was inactive so i came here.
i have a very good friend in iran.its been years that i havent heard anything from her.her name is sepideh dolatshahi.we were classmates at abooalisian high school.she had a sister with your name.so i just wanted to know if you are related to her somehow.if your answer is yes so plz let me know.i really would love to find her.thank you


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Shabnam @ 05:35 AM | August 1, 2006

This is really a bitter and hideous reality, who are the Human right representatives!!!


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Mystery Meat @ 06:33 PM | August 6, 2006

Lady Sun, where are you? When will we hear from you again?


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soushiant @ 05:35 AM | August 17, 2006

nice 2 meet u dear lady sun!


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Cheeseburger Brown @ 12:03 PM | September 7, 2006

Well, look at it this way: perhaps they're trying to make sure the council represents ALL viewpoints on the subject of human rights -- i.e., those that think human rights are an inherent good versus those who find human rights are a nuissance that simply get in the way of effectively governing and/or amassing personal power.

While the educational benefit of a cold-blooded monster may be questionable, one has to at least give them a tip of the hat for an attempt at...diversity.

(Well, likely not. I'm just looking for a bright side.)

Love,
Cheeseburger Brown


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