Sayeh Hassan

Concern for the Health and Well being of Mr. Hossein Shahriari

Below is my translation of a facebook post written by Mr. Shahriari’s son Mr. Kaveh Shahriari, about his most recent visit with his father.

Hossein Shahriyari Must be Released Immediately and Unconditionally!

I recieved the information below from Mr. Shahriyari's son Kaveh Shahriyari who is also a political activist who resides in Iran. I urge my readers to take immediate action and support the Shahriyari Family in this very difficult time.

Campaign in Support of Kurdish Political Prisoners Launched by Women of Azarmehr

Due to the recent assassinations of prominent Islamic Regime Agents in the Iranian Kurdistan, and in particular in the city of Sanandaj the government has imposed an atmosphere of martial law and a much more serious crackdown on Kurdish activists and dissidents.

Assassination of the Commander of the Revolutionary Guard Corps in the City of Baneh

According to a news report from Xorhelatnews the Commander of the Revolutionary Guard Corps in the village of “Ghukhan” in the city of Baneh (in the Iranian Kurdistan) has been assassinated by an unknown armed group.

Boycott of Mansour Concert at Club NOKIA

Many readers may be aware NOKIA has provided the Iranian regime with a "monitoring center" that enables security forces to tap cell phones, scramble text-messages, and interrupt calls. NOKIA's new surveillance system has enhanced the regime's ability to crack down on dissent during recent protests.

We Are Lions and the Sun is Behind Us

Picture that has been circulating on the internet for a few days, it shows a protest in Iran where a protestor is holding up a sign which reads “We are Lions and the Sun is Behind Us”, a very clear reference to the national Lion and Sun Flag.

Various News Reports on “Ghods Day” Protests in Iran-September 18th 2009

Another victory for the people of Iran, when thousands of protestors took to the streets, despite serious threats from Khamenei the so called Supreme Leader, that there would be a severe crack down on any anti-Regime protests on “Ghods Day.” Ghods Day in Iran is known as the day of “Freedom of Palestine” and the Islamic Regime organizes pro-Palestine protests every year for the “Palestinian Cause.”

Assassination Attempt on a Second Judge in Sanandaj in the Past Week!!

According to news report from Iranian Republic Blog, Hassan Davtalab Dadyar Mojzama, a revolutionary court judge in the city of Sanandaj was shot this morning at 9:00am Sanandaj time.

Ghods Day-A Nightmare for the Islamic Regime?

Ghods Day (Rooze Ghods) was established by Khomeini and is the last Friday of every Ramadan, where demonstrations are organized for the “Palestinian Cause.”

The Assassination of the Friday Prayer Imam in the city of Sanandaj

According to news from Fars News Agency the Friday Prayer Imam in the city of Sanandaj was assassinated at 11:00pm on Saturday, September 12th 2009. The Imam was shot to death in his home by unknown individuals.

Another Pro-Reform Event in Toronto-This Time with Mehrangiz-Kar

The number of pro-reform lectures and events is increasing in Toronto. This is another event where the openly reformist Mehrangiz-Kar will be speaking along with a number of other individuals including Payam Akhavan and Ramin Jahanbegloo. I urge those who can to attend.

Underground Cinema in Iran

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with the renowned film maker Mr. Moslem Mansouri, and speak to him about “underground cinema” in Iran. Mr. Mansouri is one of the founders of underground cinema in Iran which started taking shape in 1996.

Islamic Regime’s Pathetic Attempt to Try to Tarnish My Reputation: Part II

Further to my article of August 30th 2009, I have finally found the time to write a detailed account of what has taken place. As I had indicated in my previous article I recently became aware that an article was published in IRNA where my name was mentioned and I was supposedly quoted.

Islamic Regime’s Pathetic Attempt to Try to Tarnish My Reputation

Recently it has come to my attention that IRNA, Islamic Regime’s official news Agency has supposedly quoted me in one of their articles. As I am extremely busy in the next few days I do not have the time to write a detailed article about this situation, however I wanted to make a quick note and stress the fact that the quotations used in this article are completely made up, and do not reflect anything I have ever written. A quick search of my blog Shiro-Khorshid-Forever will bring the reader to the same conclusion.

Human Chain for 30 Years of Human Rights Violations in Iran

Last night (August 29th 2009) I attended a rally for human rights violations in Iran. The event started at 5pm at the intersection of Yonge and Bloor, there was to be a human chain from the corner of Yonge/Bloor all the way to Bloor/St. George, and was organized in memory of political prisoners who were mass murdered in the summer of 1988.

A Thank you Note to my Readers

I have been receiving an overwhelming amount of supportive emails in the past few months, especially in response to some of my articles about the pro-reform (so called Green) activities going on in Toronto. I have not had a chance to read and respond to all emails, as I have been extremely busy in the past few weeks; however I wanted to acknowledge all the support and encouragement I have been receiving from my readers and send out a big thank you to everyone.

The Final Word-A Film by Moslem Mansouri

Last night I attended a Farsi movie screening called the Final Word, a film about a great Iranian Poet Ahmad Shamlou, directed by Moslem Mansouri. The event was organized by “Kanoon-e Andishe” and “Honar Shoray-e Poshtibani az Mobarezat-e Mardom dar Iran.”

Pro-Reform, Anti-Iranian People Event at the University of Toronto

Tonight I attended an event called “Human Rights and Democratic Transition in Iran” which was organized by the Iranian Association at the University of Toronto. Due to the efforts made by the organizers to keep this event a secret from freedom loving Iranians, I was only able to attend the second part of this event which consisted of question and answer period. The following are my notes, thoughts and observations on this pro-reform event.

Pre-Trial Custody and “Sham Trials” in Iran-A Criminal Defence Lawyer’s Perspectiv

On August 1st 2009 the Islamic Regime brought more than 100 “accused” to what can only be described as a “public proceeding” which the Islamic Regime called a “trial.” The accused were charged with acting against national security, being in contact with foreign media and anti-Islamic Regime groups abroad and participating in illegal demonstrations etc...

In support of the public strike in Iranian Kurdistan

In solidarity with freedom loving Kurds in Kurdistan who have been actively fighting against the Islamic Regime for the past 30 years. Although they have paid a very heavy price for their fight, by facing torture, extremely lengthy prison terms and execution, Kurds in Kurdistan have fought relentlessly against the Islamic Regime. I announce my solidarity with the Kurdish people for the public strike in Iranian Kurdistan on August 19th 2009.