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Urgent Request, Demand an End to Executions in Iran

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HarpeS@parl.gc.ca, LaytoJ@parl.gc.ca, IgnatM@parl.gc.ca, Saxton.A@parl.gc.ca, GoodaR@parl.gc.ca, Weston.J@parl.gc.ca, CannoL@parl.gc.ca, DavieL@parl.gc.ca, RaeB@parl.gc.ca, WilfeB@parl.gc.ca

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February 2, 2010

RE: Urgent Request – Mr. Omid Montazeri and his Mother Mahin Fahimi,

Dear Prime Minister & Members of Parliament,

I write today on behalf of all concerned Canadians regarding the gross violations of human rights in Iran. The government of Iran, which has the second highest number of executions in the world, has stepped up capital punishment for non-capital crimes. The International Campaign for Human Rights reports the charges of Mohareb (“enemy of God”) are being used to intimidate dissidents, protesters, and opposition. Those charges violate basic human rights as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, of which Iran is a signatory. (The specific articles violated are 18, 19, and 20.)

This is particularly urgent, as the people of Iran prepare to mark the 31st anniversary of the revolution against the Shah on February 11. On January 30 charges of Mohareb were handed out to Mr. Omid Montazeri and four other dissidents after mock trials in which they were denied access to legal representatives. There is widespread concern that more executions will occur in the coming days as a warning to protesters not to assemble or express their desire for civil and human rights.

As Canadian citizens and defenders of human rights, we cannot tolerate the denial of inalienable rights as laid out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is imperative that the government of Canada registers its disapproval in a strong way. Please urge the Iranian government to release all of the political prisoners in Iran.

I look forward to hearing from you on this important matter.

Yours respectfully,

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