woensdag, juli 14, 2004
Canada is recalling its ambassador from Iran. The move is a protest because Iran won't allow a Canadian observer at a trial of the person accused of killing Zahra Kazemi, a photojournalist from Montreal. Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham calls Iran's decision "unacceptable by any international standards." Graham says he will take the matter to the International Court of Justice. "They are not co-operating with us," said Graham.
Kazemi, 54, was detained last year after taking photos of Tehran's Evin prison. She died on July 10 from head injuries while in custody. An Iranian intelligence officer was charged in August. The trial is due to begin July 17, 2004.
Kazemi's son, Stephan Hachemi, has been pressuring Ottawa to get his mother's body back for an independent autopsy. His mother was buried in Iran. Hachemi says there will be no justice in an Iranian court.
"They are criminals from A to Z. The judge in this case is under the chief prosecutor, who is directly responsible for this murder," said Hachemi at a news conference in Ottawa on Wednesday.
Bron: CBC.
Stephan Hachemi, foto Normand Blouin
Kazemi, 54, was detained last year after taking photos of Tehran's Evin prison. She died on July 10 from head injuries while in custody. An Iranian intelligence officer was charged in August. The trial is due to begin July 17, 2004.
Kazemi's son, Stephan Hachemi, has been pressuring Ottawa to get his mother's body back for an independent autopsy. His mother was buried in Iran. Hachemi says there will be no justice in an Iranian court.
"They are criminals from A to Z. The judge in this case is under the chief prosecutor, who is directly responsible for this murder," said Hachemi at a news conference in Ottawa on Wednesday.
Bron: CBC.
Stephan Hachemi, foto Normand Blouin
# posted by Jan-Edward : 20:34
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