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To: Anna Lindh
Request for President Khatami to order the eradication of Saeed Masouri’s death sentence
September 27, 2002
Greetings,
As you are aware, the Islamic Republic of Iran has detained Saeed Masouri, along with thousands of other innocent people, in a barbarian prison system, for alleged “crimes”.
The Iranian government has attempted repeatedly to force Mr. Masouri to confess and denounce his “crimes” against the Republic on national television. Saeed Masouri is not the only prisoner in this predicament, for others, such as Pourzand, an experienced journalist, have been persuaded to condemn crimes they did not commit. The Islamic Republic of Iran relies on these televised “interviews” for its continued support and existence.
The only reward Saeed Masouri will receive for his refusal to participate in this televised “puppet show”, is his death. His refusal also prompted the High Court of Iran to approve the death penalty in his case (branch 6 of Revolutionary Court).
Ms. Anna Lindh:
As a member of the writing community and as a human being opposed to the death penalty, I implore you to formally present this matter to President Khatami, and through diplomatic negotiation, obtain a full pardon for Saeed Masouri. Hopefully, your humanitarian efforts will aid in saving Saeed Masouri’s life and in bringing peace to him and his family (in Iran and Sweden).
With best wishes,
Navid Akhghar
Stockholm, Sweden