Roxana Saberi: Another Victim of the “Satanic Regime” in Iran

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Roxana Saberi: Another Victim of the “Satanic Regime” in Iran
by Siavash Abghari
06-May-2009
 

Roxana Saberi, the former Miss North Dakota, the recipient of the Miss America Scholar award, recipient of two masters degree (one in journalism from Northwestern University, and one in international relations from Cambridge University) is a talented American-Iranian journalist, who has worked for NPR, BBC, ABC, and Fox News. She is indeed a brave rising star in international journalism.

Saberi, who has been working and studying in Iran for last six years was arrested in January of this year and she is jailed in notorious Evin Prison, which is a torture chamber for thousands of prodemocracy and human rights activists,
, women, teachers, workers and religious minorities. Using torture, the Islamic Regime tries to break the prisoners’ resistance and get the forced confession for the Regime’s propaganda apparatus. . Also, Evin Prison has been, and, is still one of the mass killing grounds of the Clerical Regime with the satanic ideology! In summer of the 1988 alone, more than 10,000 political prisoners were massacred in a three-month period!

Initially, Saberi, was accused of buying and having wine in her car. Later she was charged with reporting as a journalist with an expired press card. Finally, without any evidence, she was charged with espionage in a closed door, and without the presence of a defense attorney! All of the arbitrariness and self-serving behaviors by the regime and its security agents are part of the “Satanic Regime’s characteristics! First, with regard to drug and alcohol, the Revolutionary Guard is the smuggling Mafia. The security agents make it a practice to plant illegal substances (e.g., drug, alcohol, porno-video or gun etc.) in the car or the house of prodemocracy activists, or, who ever they consider as a threat or whoever the regime wants to eliminate. Then, they search the property of their target and charge the person with possession of illegal substances, which they themselves planted in the possession of the victim! The regime tries to discredit the individual or the group by defamation of character. This is a common and well known practice by the regime.

Saberi has never conducted any interview with anyone in Iran after the expiration of her press card. Roxana may have been interviewed by some news agencies as an informed journalist and may have expressed her own opinion. This is not tantamount to practicing journalism with an expired press card.

In the last thirty years, the regime, in order to maintain her grips on power and expand her “Satanic Ideology” has accused, without any exception, many intellectuals of espionage for US and Israel. The regime has arrested several Iranian-Americans in the past few years accusing them of attempts to overthrow the regime through “velvet revolution” or espionage! Thus, Saberi’s accusation of espionage is just an example of the Satanic Rulers’ tactic to scare the public and maintain their grip on the prodemocracy groups in Iran.

In July 2003, Zahra Kazemi, the Iranian-Canadian photo journalist was murdered by the Public Prosecutor of Tehran and his associates, while in detention in Evin Prison!

According to the Human Rights Watch report, the Islamic regime judiciary is the center of the human rights violations and a small group of judges accountable to the Supreme Leader has shut down public dissent through torture, indefinite solitary confinement and denial of basic due process rights to all political prisoners. This report indicates that “The authorities have largely succeeded in their campaign to send a message to the broader public that the costs of voicing peaceful political criticism are unbearably high”. As it is noticed, the regime’s judiciary system is part of the repression apparatus rather than protecting the rights of citizens!

According to United Nations report, “the climate of fear induced by the systematic repression of people expressing critical views against the authorized political and religious doctrine and the functioning of the institutions coupled with the severe and disproportionate sentences imposed lead to self-censorship on the part of many journalists, intellectuals, politicians, students and the population at large, thus in effect impeding freedom of expression”.

The espionage charge against Roxanna Saberi is baseless and sham but the motive behind it is real, and is in accord with the regime’s “Satanic Rule”. There is an Islamic rule called “Taqyyah”, which means, no matter how evil and satanic the motive is, whatever you do to advance the cause of Islam is acceptable! Now they have taken Saberi, a high profile journalist, hostage! The motive may be to pressure the Obama Administration, to get the release of three members of the regime’s Revolutionary Guard jailed in Iraq. Or, it may be motivated by internal factional politics for the June sham election, or in response to President Obama’s recent overtures to the regime. Ahmadinejad’s faction and Revolutionary Guard feel they become marginalized through dialog and possible reconciliation with the US. The Ahmadinejad’s racist statements about Israel on Monday April 20, 2009, at Geneva anti-racism meeting, reinforces this motive. Clearly, Roxana, as a high profile American-Iranian journalist, seems to be a case to reinforce their motives. Yes, Roxana is therefore another victim of the regime with “Satanic Ideology”.

The irony is, knowing the Islamic regime and its officials with the gross and systematic violations of the human rights on record, yet the UN provided a platform for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad; one of the hostage takers of American diplomats in US Embassy in Tehran, in 1979, an executioner, a racist, an Anti-Semitic and Holocaust denier, to talk about racism! It’s all a farce!

According to International Federation for Human Rights, Islamic regime is ranked 160th. Out of 166 countries in term of freedom of expression. In 2008 alone, Iran had the highest per capita execution in the World, among them were seven children! The sources of this information include the Annual reports of Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, UN Commission on Human rights, State Department’s and other organizations that report on human rights in Iran. All the sources indicate that continued gross violations of human rights including public hanging, stoning, eyes gouging, amputation of arms and legs, just to name a few, is a common practice within the regimes’ judicial system! Given these facts, that Ahmadinejad was given a platform in Ati-Racism Conference remains understandable.

The regime’s representatives must be banned from participating in any conference on human rights and be expelled from UN and all other international agencies, as long as they are violating the human rights of the people. I don’t believe it is that difficult to understand the fact that the regime, which has no respect what so ever for its people, does not care about others?

The Islamic Regime was the first government established with the Islamic ideology in the region in 1979, and since then, Islamic extremism and terrorism have increased. The regime has tried to expand its influence in other Moslem countries, especially supporting the Islamic extremist groups in regional conflicts

Therefore, to promote human rights and democracy and fight international terrorism, the policies of the democratic governments, the United Nations, and international human rights organizations toward the Islamic regime are very important. These governments and institutions should provide the moral and political support for prodemocracy movement in Iran. This can be achieved by demanding the respect for human rights, in any possible meeting and negotiation with the regime.

Therefore, the role of the Iranians in the Diaspora, particularly the Iranian-Americans NGOs, should be to lobby western and US governments and politicians to pressure the Islamic regime to respect human rights and liberty of individuals in the country. The urgent issue is not just to be lobbying to promote the interest of major corporations and the “Satanic Regime”! The improvement of human rights conditions in Iran, supplemented with the moral and political support by the Western democratic governments can unravel the Islamic regime’s hold on power. An empirical study of 150 countries shows that ensuring human rights, civil liberties and freedom of press significantly reduces the chance of dictatorial regime’s survival

Therefore, the United States, Western democracies and all international organizations in their dealing with the Islamic regime in Iran, should pressure the regime to respect human rights, and at the same time should lend their moral and political support to the Iranian people in their struggle for liberty and justice. A democratic and secular system of government in Iran has broad positive political impact in the region, and for the fight and defeat of international terrorism. Lets hope that Saberi along with all other political prisoners, who are not high profiles, obtain their liberty with the wise policy of all freedom loving people and institutions through head-on confrontation with and demand on the “Satanic Regime” in Iran.

Siavash Abghari, Ph.D., President
Esmail Khoi Foundation 
Cultural & Human Rights Organization
Atlanta, Georgia

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Mis-information campaign and emotional sensationalism

by IranLover (not verified) on Thu May 07, 2009 02:07 PM PDT

That's all this blog is. Those who bring up valid points against it are simply dismissed as IRI agents. So what if they are IRI agents? So no need to reply to the valid points they bring up?

Instead we see more lies and generalizations and falsehood by LalehGillani such as "For thirty years, IRI regime has detained, tortured, and murdered innocent people from all walks of life." For your information this is a lie. There is NO proof of that. There were a number of KGB agents (MKO, etc) who got into violent fight with the regime early on and some bystanders also got hit. That is ALL. There has never been a mass murder or execution or torture. There is probably more torture going on in "democratic" countries than Iran. So stop your campaign of lies and emotional sensationalism to gain sympathy for your war efforts.


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anonymous fish

maryam

by anonymous fish on Thu May 07, 2009 09:40 AM PDT

yes, it was a frustrated response.   and i know where your heart is and that that is where you were speaking from.  i can assure you that most americans share your sentiments as well.  :-)   for all that we are generalized as an interfering nation, most americans understand the need for a people to be independent.  we called our own little episode the Revolutionary War...:-))  Going out on a limb here which will no doubt get chopped off beneath my feet, i think our history of independence has given us this odd sense of needing to "help" everyone else.  HA.  we all know where it's gotten us.  what i object to... MOST strenuously... is the attitude that it's because we're some evil empire.  and when THAT comes from those who are living here?  yeah... i get pissed off. 

and something else... i hope that you and all your hamvatans understand the difference between individual support and governmental interference.  i would willing support and be a part of iran's independence in whatever way possible.  believe me, if i knew the answer, i'd be sharing it.  :-))

you're one of the best of the best on iranian.com Maryam.  my respect for you is great.  my frustration got the best of me.  :-( 


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Maryam Hojjat

TO: Anonymous fish

by Maryam Hojjat on Thu May 07, 2009 05:29 AM PDT

I understand your frustration from comments like mine.  It was just a reminder to all of us to be unified against IRI but not waiting for the west to do something for us.   I wish I knew how I could be instrumental in librating IRAN & IRANIANS.  If you have an idea I be with you & all other Iranians who are concerned about our country & fellow country men. 


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LalehGillani

The Directive from Tehran

by LalehGillani on Wed May 06, 2009 03:40 PM PDT

Roxana Saberi’s detention and hasty charges have, once again, brought to forefront the indiscriminate practice of imprisoning anyone who opposes the murderous mullahs. The Western media continues to report her plight in the hopes of shaming a shameless regime.

The directive from Tehran is to discredit any and all reports immediately. Hence, IRI puppets are going the extra mile to post comments on this thread.

For thirty years, IRI regime has detained, tortured, and murdered innocent people from all walks of life. For thirty years, their horrific crimes have been reduced to sound bites here and there in the Western media. And, for thirty years, IRI has blatantly ignored human rights of Iranians and foreigner visitors, all under the pretext of “defending Iran’s sovereignty.”

First, there was the charge of buying wine. Then came the charge of illegal reporting without a license. Finally, there is another baseless charge of spying. The right hand doesn’t know what the left hand is doing…

Here is on display an incompetent and corrupt regime whose sole survival depends on how fast and effectively it kills…


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Reza 41- DELUSIONAL ?

by 1 Hamvatan (not verified) on Wed May 06, 2009 03:25 PM PDT

Mr. Reza 41-

Christian Amanpour is NOT An American- she is a British born.Born January 12, 1958 (1958-01-12) (age 51)
London, England That explain why the khounds won't dare to touch their Masters !Also , her husband is in State department. Now you know why?

Just one question: Why is that the akhounds HAS NEVER even once criticized the British Government?

Let me help you- BECAUSE THE AKHOUNDS HAVE BEEN AND STILL ARE WORKING FOR THEM FOR PAST 150 YEARS.

ALSO, the Islamic terrorist regime of Iran, has these laws to protect themselves from the people NOT for the people. It has never been about people. Stop supporting the traitors. Their time will be up soon. Then you will regret it for rest of your life.


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The Prince

IRI Dogs

by The Prince on Wed May 06, 2009 03:07 PM PDT

What is happening that IRI dogs are barking here so much?!! Since these subhumans have no morals or conscience, there must be something about this subject that is getting them where it hurts.

People, do not bother with these low lives. They are a dying breed of parasites. Soon all these dogs will go where their master, that indian bastard, rooh-al-shytan khomeini went, straight to hell.


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Reza 41

let them put us in 167 rank who gives darn..

by Reza 41 on Wed May 06, 2009 02:56 PM PDT

freedom of expression? what a joke?

listen siavash jan, there are people in jail in Guantanamo bay they want to express their feeling to any judge, there are people in the jail in Europa because they express their thought over holy "cost"which only "cost" Palestinian their homes, there are journalist in Iran that after 30 years still cant express their view directly because US dont give them permit to gather news IN US .

 every country has right for self protection bro, Iran government, doing what the voter asked them to do, "implementing the law", there should be all equal in eye of LAW, in the time that all the wolves threatening Iran with NUK attack, what the hell she is doing taking picture of Iranian government buildings? why this didn't happen to christian amanpour? she is American Iranian father , as matter a fact why she is silence, over this issue, because she know Iran government has right to exercise the his duty over people protection, please tell them put Iran rank to 167  who give darn. pleas dont cash in your bosses wish over Issue which clearly Iran's gov right to practice , peace bro


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LalehGillani

A Foreign Concept for You!

by LalehGillani on Wed May 06, 2009 02:15 PM PDT

Kurush wrote: Given the fact that the USA has caused the death, dismemberment, and homelessness of millions of Iraqi and Afghani, would the writer of this article consider America a candidate for the coveted satanic status?

In a court of law, one may not justify his or her crimes by pointing out the atrocities of others totally unrelated to the case at hand. “The coveted satanic status” may be claimed by many rulers throughout the history.

IRI thugs will be brought to justice some day, but meanwhile, the Islamic government is on trial in people’s court of public opinion.

Please come up with an intelligent retort and defense!


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LalehGillani

I Dare You!

by LalehGillani on Wed May 06, 2009 01:48 PM PDT

Not-buying-it wrote: 10,000 "people" executed in Evin? Sounds like some MKO member wrote this. Lies, exaggerations and misrepresentations. Members of MKO who were executed (not 10,000 but whatever the number was) were not "people." They were essentially KGB agents.

If you are so confident that they were KGB agents, tell your turban-headed bosses in Tehran to publish the evidence and allow an independent international group to examine it. While you are at it, find out why IRI thugs harass and intimidate the families of the fallen every Friday when mothers and fathers gather in Kavaran to mourn their children.

IRI tried these “non people” secretly in closed courts because their fate was already determined by the Sharia law. You said it plainly and crudely: They weren’t “people.”

You killed them in cold blood and threw their bodies in shallow graves. To this day, IRI has denied these murders and has stopped each and every attempt to recognize Kavaran as a cemetery where they are buried. You and your bosses have nothing! No evidence, no courage, no conscious, and no humanity!

You have the blood of innocent children on your hands… The day of reckoning will come!


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I think both, kurush

by reality check (not verified) on Wed May 06, 2009 12:05 PM PDT

and kurdish worrior should know that, the division between kurd and persian occured, since invasion of saljuk mogul turk, so this sad to know, we both are iranic race and both oppresed by arab and turk, that is what they did to us, divide and conqure.


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anonymous fish

and maryam...

by anonymous fish on Wed May 06, 2009 11:52 AM PDT

then don't!!!!  DON'T place your faith in the bad bad BAD west.  DO unify around your hamvatans yourself.  DON'T look to the west for ANYTHING.  DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.  and let us know when you have cleaned up your mess.  maybe then the bad bad BAD west can learn something from you.

god almighty.  i'm so tired of hearing this crap.


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anonymous fish

kurush

by anonymous fish on Wed May 06, 2009 11:49 AM PDT

let's talk about what saddam DID do instead.

murdered 40 of his own relatives.  150K-350K iraqis dead. 450K-730K iranians dead.  30K iraq and iranians dead by chemical warfare. countless kurds killed by chemical warfare.   torture including gouging of eyes, chemical experiment, electric shocks.  restrictions of 13 million shiite muslims.  assasination plots against the US. executed over 300 of his own senior officers. 

but you're right.  all that is nothing compared to being humiliated.  who knew you were so sensitive to being "terrorized"!

and something else.  don't talk about our civil war if you don't know what you're talking about.  atlanta was not destroyed because of it's refusal to free slaves.  what a stupid comment.

jeez.  what a bunch of hypocrites you all are.


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Kurush

by kurdish Warrior (not verified) on Wed May 06, 2009 10:44 AM PDT

Before judging another country maybe you should take closer look to that racist Shia government whom run our country and deny the right of its citizens.


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To: Not buying it

by Man ham not buying it (not verified) on Wed May 06, 2009 10:22 AM PDT

I am with you man.
Millions of people have lived in Iran in the last 30 years, and no one executed them.
I was never executed!
I have friends who were never executed!
Those executed, kerm az khodeshoon boodeh.


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This article is full of lies and misrepresentations

by Not-buying-it (not verified) on Wed May 06, 2009 09:16 AM PDT

It is also, as others mentioned, extremely one-sided as it tends to picture the West as some kind of angel, which is certainly is not. 10,000 "people" executed in Evin? Sounds like some MKO member wrote this. Lies, exaggerations and misrepresentations. Members of MKO who were executed (not 10,000 but whatever the number was) were not "people." They were essentially KGB agents. I am mentioning this as one example of the writer's misrepresentation and lies. This chick Saberi is far from innocent. She may or may not be exactly a spy but she is FAR from innocent. Millions of people live in Iran, millions travel back and forth to Iran, why would the "satanic" IRI arrest only one? Why is the writer not really talking about Saberi's illegal reporting (clearly she had no valid license to do so).


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Maryam Hojjat

US & Western Democrocies!

by Maryam Hojjat on Wed May 06, 2009 08:48 AM PDT

obviously do not care about HR in other regions particularly in ME as evidenced daily in the news.  These democracies establishing and supporting athoritarian regimes such as IRI for their own interests. We as IRANIANS must not place our faith on the western countries.  We must unified all around the world particularly inside the IRAN against this barbaric regime to topple them for good and librate IRAN our mother land from these Arabs who speak our language as only common Persian cultural aspects.

Payandeh IRAN & IRANIANS

Down with IRI


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Is USA satnic by any chance?

by Kurush (not verified) on Wed May 06, 2009 08:32 AM PDT

Given the fact that the USA has caused the death, dismemberment, and homelessness of millions of Iraqi and Afghani, would the writer of this article consider America a candidate for the coveted satnic status? Even Sadaam, despiste all his cruelties, never entertained the thought of sending jackboot soldiers to the Iraqi homes, kocking down doors, handcuffing the people inside in their homes, ransacking the house, humiliating the elder before their children, terrorizing them. Of course, this is a daily reality in Iraq & Afghanistan as the American thugs have repeated this outrage thousands of times everyday for the past 6 years. If Sadaam had done this, sending armed thugs-troops to Iraqi homes, terrorizing those inside, as the American have done million of times since 2003, there would have been torrential outcry blasted out through the Western corporate media. So why do you fail your dear USA its rightfull claim to the coveted satanic status? Are you being fair to your dear does-no-evil ignore-it-even-if-it-is-so America?
Saberi's credentials as a reporter was cancelled three years ago, yet she took it upon herself to continue her 'reporting' activities, with a camera, no less, taking sensitive film of sensitive Iranian government buildings and governemnt officials, crucail to the Western thugs gathering close-up photo of the Iranian officails, building dossiers on them,etc. It was like as if the MI6 and the CIA had installed a roving coamera in the heart of Iran with complete impunity. She is an agnet of the Western thugs, and Iran as a sovreign country has every right to detain nationals of hostile countries, with camera no less, at any time whatsoever.
The above writer's protestations are the predictable outcry from the organs of the Western propaganda when the targeted countries excercise their sovreign rights. Incidentally, Is not Atlanta a center of Southern racism and bigotry historically & destroyed during the Civil War for its refusal to free the slaves? I am sure your Southern buddies appreciate you whetting their racist appetites. Bon Appetit!


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Darius Kadivar

Bahman Ghobadi will leak this to the Cannes Film Festival

by Darius Kadivar on Wed May 06, 2009 08:04 AM PDT

Roxanna's boyfriend, filmmaker Bahman Ghobadi will be in competition in Cannes in the Un certain Regard Category and I am certain he will try and use it as a platform to express concern for Roxanna Saberi and rally support from fellow colleagues.


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