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Nazanin Afshin-Jam spoke with Reza Alinejad’s mother this morning who informed her that Reza’s file had been sent to Tehran and that decisions were being made. With the lawyers that are helping him in Iran and the support from the International communtiy, they are hoping for a positive outcome. Reza mother’s reported that her son is happier since having moved to a different cell in prison. He is a more comfortable with the new inmates that he has come into contact with and says there are not the same amount of fights that used to take place in his old division.
 
Nazanin Afshin-Jam also spoke with Delara Darabi’s mother this morning who said that Delara’s file seems to be stagnant and they have no idea what is taking place or what will take place. Mrs. Darabi admitted that although Delara seems to be happier with the environment of her new prison cell, she is still not doing very well, because “prison is prison afterall”. Her family tries to continue  to bring  hope to Delara.

In a email to Nazanin Afshin-Jam, Ali Alinejad, brother of Reza Alinejad attached a letter that was prepared by Reza’s attorney with about 300 signatures on petition in Persian for Reza Alinejad. The letter addressed to head of Iran’s Judiciary Ayatollah Sharudi and the signed petition can be found here:

www.stopchildexecutions.com/Files/Rezaletter.pdf

www.stopchildexecutions.com/Files/RezaPersianPetition.pdf

رياست محترم قوه قضايه

حضرت آيت الله شاهرودي

ما امضا كنندگان اين نامه احتراما پيرامون حكم اعدام رضا علي نژاد جواني كه در هنگام دفاع از جان خود كه متوقف به قتل

مرحوم اسماعيل درودي گرديد و در هنگام اين حادثه 17 سال بيش نداشته، مراتب ذيل را در جهت اعتراض شديد خود به

دادنامه هاي صادره عليه ايشان كه بر خلاف قانون حكم به مجازات اعدام اصرار يافته، اعلام م يداريم و خواستار آزادي وي

(رضا علي نژاد) هستيم:

1381/10/ رضا شش سال است كه در زندان عادل آباد شيراز در حبس به سر مي برد. در ساعت 20:30 دقيقه مورخ 5

نامبرده به همراه دوستش به نام هادي عابديني در پياده روي بلوار امام زاده حسن شهرستان فسا پس از خريدن سمبوسه،

مشغول خوردن آن بودند كه دو نفر (مقتول و محمد فيروزي) به سمت آنها آمده، و با استفاده از الفاظ ن امتعارف و دور ازادب، زمينه يك درگيري را فراهم م يكنند. اين دو از زير لباس خود نانچيكويي كه يك نوع وسيله خطرناك رزمي است

خارج كرده و به بدن رضا و هادي ضرب و شتم وارد م يكنند در اين حين چون رضا جان خود و دوستش را در خطر مي ديد

كاردي كه گاهي اوقات همراهش بود را از جيب خود خارج كرده و بي آنكه قصد وارد آوردن ضرب هاي به بدن مقتول داشته

باشد براي دفاع از خود به سمت جلو م يبرد و با دست چپ از سر و صورت خود در مقابل ضربات وسيله رزمي محافظت

مي نمايد و در نهايت با شدت درگيري كارد به گردن مقتول اصابت م يكند.

در تحقيقات انجام شده مشخص مي شود: شروع كننده نزاع و درگيري مقتول بوده، كه با وسيله نانچيكو به طرف رضا و

هادي هجوم آورده است به گونه اي كه رضا مجبور م يشود در مقابل جان خود و دوستش عكس العمل نشان دهد. قضاتبين طرفين دعوا سابقه خصومت و دشمني

… » محترم شعبه شانزدهم ديوانعالي كشور نيز اين موضوع را با اين استدلال كه

نبوده و اقدام كننده دعوا و نزاع، مقتول و فرد همراهش بودند كه با نانچيكو آقاي رضا علي نژاد و همراهش را مورد حمله قرار

داده و نامبرده را از ناحيه سر (پيشاني) با وسيله مذكور كه وسيله خطرناكي است مجروح و خوني نموده و نامبرده (رضا

علي نژاد) مدعي است به خاطر دفاع از خون خود كه از ناحيه مقتول در معرض خطر قرار گرفته اقدام به پِر دادن (چرخاندنبدون هدف

) كارد آشپزخانه اي كه همراهش بوده نموده و تصادفا به ناحيه گردن مقتول اصابت و موجب مرگ او گرديده، به حكم اعدام را نقص و پرونده را براي رسيدگي به « … نظر م يرسد مدافعات محكوم به قصاص مقرون به صواب مي باشد

شعبه ديگري ارجاع م ينمايند .

پرونده جهت رسيدگي مجدد به شعبه 101 دادگاه جزايي شهرستان فسا ارسال مي گردد و آن شعبه به اين استناد كه متهم

مي توانسته از صحنه درگيري فرار كند مجدد او را به قصاص نفس محكوم م ينمايد اين در حالي است كه دلايل و شواهد

موجود در پرونده مويد آن است كه رضا و هادي نمي توانستند از صحنه در گيري فرار كنند. به هر تقدير با اعتراض رضا

پرونده به ديوانعالي كشور ارجاع مي گردد و قضات هيات عمومي ديوانعالي كشور بدون در نظر گرفتن مسلّمات و واقعيات

پرونده حكم به قصاص نفس رضا عل ينژاد صادر مي نمايند.

اين حكم صرفنظر از آنكه رضا در مقام دفاع از جان خود و دوستش بوده و بدون سوءنيت بر ارتكاب قتل از كارد استفاده

كرده، به دليل آنكه سن قانون ياش در زمان ارتكاب جرم 17 سال بود بر خلاف مقررات بين المللي از جمله ميثاق بين المللي حقوق مدني و سياسي كه ايران به آن ملحق شده مي باشد چرا كه بند 6 ماده 5 ميثاق اعدام افراد زير 18 سال را ممنوع

كرده و دولتها را مكلف به تبعيت از اين مقرره نموده است.

امضا به پيوست

Iranian teenager , Reza Alinejad who is facing execution in Iran  is now featured on Wikipedia. SCE team has in the past also helped shape, form and maintain similar pages for Nazanin Fatehi and Delara Darabi on the online encyclopdia.

Reza Alinejad on Wikipedia : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reza_Alinejad

SCE campaign on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_Child_Executions_Campaign

In a phone conversation Reza Alinejad’s mother told Nazanin Afshin-Jam that she had visited her son in the prison and Reza seem to be keeping himself busy with making handicrafts such as woodworks, and tablecloths while in prison. His file is still awaiting review by head of Iranian Judiciaty Ayatollah Shahrudi.

Reza’s mother was very concerned about the plight of his son and Nazanin : ” I don’t know of any part of Islam that promotes execution of children and injustice”.  Reza’s mother thanked Nazanin and everyone who is fighting for her son’s rights.

In a phone conversation with Nazanin Afshin-Jam, Reza Alijenad’s brother Ali said that two days ago a fight broke out in the prison where Reza is being held. Although Reza had nothing to do with the fight but the prison officials took him along with other prisoners and beat them. This has really upset Reza’s mother and family.

Ali also told Nazanin that they are a family of 9 (7 brothers and sisters). He explained that it was after nearly 5 years of imprisonment and after Reza’s execution became more imminent that his mother found Nazanin’s name and suggested Ali to ask for her help. He thanked Nazanin for introducing them to Reza’s lawyer, Mr. Mostafaei and for bringing attention to Reza’s pending execution order as Reza was unknown before. Ali added that they very much appreciate the efforts of all the people who have been helping bring awareness to Reza’s case.

Stop Child Executions Campaign demands an official investigation and a public report by the Iranian officials of the beating by prison officials.  SCE campaign has also notified Amnesty international of this brutality. 

You can read more about Reza Alinejad here. To help save Reza from execution please sign the Stop Child Executions petition and visit HOW YOU CAN HELP.

Nazanin Afshin-Jam talked to Nazanin Fatehi and her attorney today and here are some updates: 

Delara Darabi:  She was hit by inmate(s) as she is very fragile and at times some inmates try to bully her. 

Mr. Mostafaei, the attorney for Nazanin Fatehi and Reza Ali-Nejad also now is helping Delara’s attorney with Delara’s case.

Reza Alinejad:  Mr. Mostafei is still waiting for verification of receipt of file by Ayatollah Shahroudi, the head of judiciary before he can file the appeal formally.

Nazanin Fatehi: Nazanin is in good spirit and now that the Persian new year holidays are over, anticipate stating school soon. Mr. Mostafaei is still waiting for the official order of payment of Dieh “blood money” before he can file for an appeal. It is anticipated that the amount requested to be based on the new figure of apx. $35,000 USD.

Here is the Original appeal letter in Persian (PDF) by Mohammad Mostafaei , Reza Alinejad’s attorney, that was addressed to Head of Iran’s judiciary, Ayatollah Hashemi Shahroudi. Mr. Mostafaei is awaiting the response to this appeal.

To read about the appeal letter in English click here

                                                                                                                       Photo of Young Reza

Testimonial in Persian (PDF)

Gholam Hossein is the owner of a side walk fast food stand in the city of Shiraz, Iran. He was an eye-witness to the incidents that led to the execution verdict of Reza Alinejad. Following is the translation of his testimonial letter that was sent to Nazanin Afshin-Jam by Reza Alinejad’s brother, Ali:

I, Gholam Hossein Chehreh Negar, conscientiously declare that at the night of the incident, both Mr. Esmail Daroudi and Mr. Mohammad Firouzi were under the influence of alcohol. I could sense their status, they had been drinking, looking to get into a fight. The night before they also wanted to fight and three nights prior to the incident, they were saying inappropriate words to a woman which was about to cause a fight.

On the night of the incident, Reza and his friend after eating Samosas at my stand, were about to leave when Daroudi and Firouzi arrived. The two had been drinking that night and were rather drunk. Daroudi made a few profane comments to Reza and said to him “hey babe, hold on, I have something to do with you”. Reza respectfully replied “hey brother, you were talking to me?” and Daroudi responded, “yes, I was talking to you!”. Reza wanted to leave but he (Doroudi) continued trying to instigate him. He eventually started the quarrel with Reza and they (daroudi and Firouzi) quickly took out two nunchaku (a Japanese weapon used in martial arts). and started beating Reza as much as they possibly could. One nunchaku belonged to Daroudi and was made of iron and the other that was Firouzi’s was wooden.

I went to them and said: “stop hitting the poor kids”. They responded by threatening to beat me up too and then the nunchaku hit my finger. By then Reza was covered in blood. Blood from Reza’s head injury had poured in front of my food stand until they were further away . I had to back off because they were bad people. They beat people, steal and create disturbance.

Finally they were away from me and I did not witness what followed after and it was another individual who explained to me the rest of the incident . But Reza was beaten up very badly and the two had surrounded him. It must also be said that they (Daroudi and Firouzi ) threatened me many times that I should not go to the court. Even with more threats, they disallowed me to attend the second court. However, now I am ready to attend any (new) court sessions and to testify my comments after swearing on the Holy Koran.

Gholam Hossein Chehreh Negar                (NOTARY STAMP)

Reza Alinejad ‘s family and friends signed and supported the Stop child executions petition. Signatures on petition

No one knew of Reza Alinejad until very recently. It was the letter of Ali Alinejad, Reza’s brother, to Nazanin Afshin_Jam and her follow up and contact with Nazanin Fatehi’s attorney Mr. Mostafai which brought attention to Reza’s situation. Ever since Ali has been in direct contact with Nazanin Afshin-Jam. In an email today he provided another photo of Reza.

Nazanin Afshin-Jam and Stop Child Executions Campaign have received new photos of Reza Alinejad and Delara Darabi. Above is a new and amazing artwork of Delara which is also posted in her gallery:

Reza’s photo gallery
Delara’s photo gallery

In response to information provided to amnesty international by Nazanin Afshin-Jam and Stop Child Executions Campaign; Amnesty international published an URGENT ACTION bulletin to help save REZA ALINEJAD from execution.

You can view the Amnesty International statement here

In a letter to the Deputy Director of the New York Office of the United Nation High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nazanin Afshin-Jam stated her concern about Reza Alinejad’s imminent sentence of execution which may be carried out within a month. In her letter she urged the United Nations to take immediate action on Reza Alinejad’s case as well as the 24 other minors on death row in Iran. She provided the details of Reza’s case as well as the contact information for Reza’s lawyer in Iran.

Mr. Mokhiber of UN in reply said that he would see to it that the file gets to the appropriate UN human rights mechanisms to take further action.