Declaration of Convention of Iranian Communities for Democracy in Europe, U.S., Canada and Australia

Declaration of Convention of Iranian Communities for Democracy in Europe, U.S., Canada and Australia
February 8, 2014

On the eve of the 35th anniversary of the anti-monarchial revolution, the first universal convention of Iranians abroad was held in Paris, France on February 8, 2014. Over 300 Iranian associations from all over the world participated. These associations were represented by a wide range of intellectuals, political and human rights activists, women’s rights activists, entrepreneurs, experts of many professions, and students. Many of these representatives were ethnic and religious minorities.

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North Texans gathered in Dealey Plaza asking for protection of Iranian refugees in Camp Liberty

IACNT- Camp Liberty, located in Baghdad- Iraq, is a camp with an area of 0.5 square miles that houses close to 3000 members of the Iran’s main opposition group. Camp Liberty has been attacked multiple times by mortars and rockets, as recently as December 26th2013. In total, over 100 members have been killed, and more than a thousand injured.
Currently, Iraqi internal affairs are deteriorating and the Prime Minister, Nori Al-Maleki, has publicly asked for their expulsion. Additionally, according to a Memorandum of Understanding amongst the US, UN and Iraqi Government, the UN was originally mandated to have a 24-hour presence over the Camp. As of currently, there is no such supervision in effect. To make matters worse, T-walls, which were supposed to be installed to prevent casualties in case of attack, have not been installed either.

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North Texans rallied to condemn the missile attack on Camp Liberty and ask for more protection

IACNT_ The day after Christmas, on Thursday, December 26th, at 21:15 local time, various missiles rained upon Camp Liberty in Iraq. Three residents were killed, and more than 50 were wounded.

The attack marked the fourth missile assault of its kind on Camp Liberty this year. As a result of the attacks from February, April, June and most recently December of 2013, 13 residents have been killed, and more than 200 wounded.

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Iran Has Executed 529 People in 2013

Dec 09, 2013- Published on The Washington Free Beacon

Iran has executed 529 people this year, including more than 300 since President Hassan Rouhani assumed office in August, according to a tally compiled by the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center (IHRDC).

The number of executions have significantly spiked since Rouhani took office, leading some to argue that this clashes with his image as a moderate reformer.

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Loud Protests as Obama Hosts Iraqi Leader

NOV 01, 2013- Published on Wall Street Journal

WASHINGTON — More than 1,000 demonstrators marched in front of the White House Friday to protest President Barack Obama’s meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

The Iraqi leader was meeting Mr. Obama to cap a visit to Washington, where he was seeking approval for new military equipment and other aid.

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