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| Canadian journalist buried in Iran |
| 2003-07-23 |
| Canadian-Iranian photojournalist Zahra Kazemi was buried in her birthplace Shiraz on Wednesday. Several state and local officials attended the funeral, according to IRNA news agency. Kazemi’s mother had earlier agreed to bury her daughter in Iran. "I want her buried here. Now point that somewhere else." According to IRNA, Kazemi was arrested while taking photos of the Evin prison compound on June 23. According to the report, she was taken to hospital three days later after complaining of "poor health during her interrogation". Sure she did, between the screams. The 54-year-old photojournalist, who was working for Canada’s Camera Press journal, was pronounced dead as a result of a brain hemorrhage in a Tehran hospital on July 11, the news agency concluded. And now the evidence is buried. President Mohammad Khatami assigned four cabinet members to inquire into her death last week. President Khatami urged the four cabinet ministers to see whether there is a matter of culpability in the case. Drawing straws to see who gets to pick the scapegoat. |
| Posted by:Steve |
| #5 Although I didn't read any of it, I'm sure the Canadien press wrote some very stinging op-eds over this. Mark my words, heads will roll and it won't be pretty! |
| Posted by: Lucky 2003-7-23 12:41:40 PM |
| #4 "...or I shall taunt you a second time!" |
| Posted by: PD 2003-7-23 11:35:45 AM |
| #3 Canada has recalled its ambassador to Iran to voice its intense displeasure at the country's burying of journalist Zahra Kazemi, beaten to death in Iranian police custody. "[This] is a strong indication, in diplomatic terms, of the complete dissatisfaction of one government towards another government," Mr. Graham said. "…we will examine with him and with our authorities as to what steps we wish to take to keep the pressure on the government of Iran." Yeah, that'll show them they can't mess with Canada! Watch your step or we'll send a strongly worded note of protest next! |
| Posted by: Steve 2003-7-23 11:28:51 AM |
| #2 What are the craven little shits in Ottawa gonna do about it? Not a goddamn thing |
| Posted by: Frank G 2003-7-23 9:55:29 AM |
| #1 This is so fucking obvious it hurts. Unfortunately the press, which hasn't pursued it with much vigor, will completely forget it within a week. And Canada has already forgotten, for it was not convenient in the first place. May she rest in peace knowing the Black Hats will die much more violently - no lingering, no treatment, and Allah won't be dropping by to escort them to any Paradise. |
| Posted by: PD 2003-7-23 9:52:12 AM |