Shirin Ebadi Speaks
I noticed her quote in The Washington Post this morning, but now the Nobel laureate and human rights activist has her own op-ed up at The Huffington Post. Her
Jul 31, 202036.9K Shares900.4K Views
I noticedherquote in The Washington Post this morning, but now the Nobel laureate and human rights activist has her own op-ed up at The Huffington Post. Her prescriptions for ending the crisis:
- The unconditional release of every individual arrested and imprisoned for having objected to the results of the elections.
- Ordering the cessation of Basij and police violence toward protestors.
- Declaring the election void.
- Ordering new elections under the auspices of international organizations.
- Paying compensation to the injured and to the families of those who have been killed.
“„Calm could perhaps be brought back to the Iranian society if these conditions are met. Otherwise, there is a great possibility of increased violence in Iran.
Or, in other words: victory for the opposition.
Paula M. Graham
Reviewer
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