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Advancing Peace & Diplomacy
[[link removed]]Last week, famed Iranian singer Alireza Ghorbani was on his way from Canada to perform at a Norooz concert in Southern California when he was detained, interrogated, and ultimately refused entry by U.S. officials. Why? In 2019, as part of the blanket sanctions imposed on Iran as part of his "maximum pressure" campaign, Donald Trump broke with decades of warnings from the Pentagon and took the unprecedented step of imposing terrorism sanctions reserved for non-state actors like Al Qaeda on the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. Now, this symbolic designation is having real world consequences for Iranians who were conscripted into the IRGC over the last four decades but have no connection to the group. And whether the U.S. lifts the designation may be the final stumbling block for the Iran nuclear negotiations.
LA Times: Iranian vocalist, headliner at Segerstrom Nowruz celebration interrogated, denied U.S. entry [[link removed]]
"The fact we’re applying this to a foreign military and people who’ve been out of the IRGC for decades underscores how they need to revisit these policies,” said NIAC Policy Director Ryan Costello. “For [Ghorbani] to be denied is really an outrage. It reads from the outset like a miscarriage of justice and an insult.”
NIAC's l [[link removed]] etter to the Biden Administration over detention and interrogation of famed singer Alireza Ghorbani. [[link removed]]
"The fact we’re applying this to a foreign military and people who’ve been out of the IRGC for decades underscores how they need to revisit these policies,” said NIAC Policy Director Ryan Costello. “For [Ghorbani] to be denied is really an outrage. It reads from the outset like a miscarriage of justice and an insult.” On Thursday, March 31st NIAC sent a letter to the State Department and Department of Homeland Security expressing deep concern over the detention and interrogation of famed Iranian singer Alireza Ghorban. Read More [[link removed]]
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➡️ NIAC Policy Director Ryan Costello discusses IRGC Designation in Al Jazeer [[link removed]]
Spotlighting Human Rights
[[link removed]] NIAC Welcomes Renewal of Human Rights Rapporteur Mandate [[link removed]] NIAC welcomes the renewal of the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran and urges the Iranian government to cooperate fully with Mr. Rehman and to implement all of the rapporteur's recommendations without delay. Read More [[link removed]] .Statement on Freedom for U.K.-Iranian Nationals Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Ashoori [[link removed]]
We also hope that this release is just the first of many, as Iranian-American dual nationals Siamak Namazi, Baquer Namazi and Emad Sharghi remain unjustly detained in Iran. We hope the diplomatic efforts to free them - and all other political prisoners in Iran - reach a successful conclusion soon. Their freedom and reunification with families is long overdue. Read More [[link removed]] .
Iranian Women Forcibly Denied Entry to Soccer Match [[link removed]] For Iranians who have faced so many obstacles & injustices, cheering on their nation’s team is a source of happiness. For women to be denied this simple act is doubly unjust for its appalling inequity & cruelty. They must be allowed, without restriction. Read More [[link removed]] .Learn More ➜
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Protecting Civil Rights
[[link removed]]20 Organizations and Nearly 9,000 Individuals Send a Letter to Sen. Risch Regarding Recent Racist Remarks [[link removed]]
On Wednesday, March 16th, NIAC delivered a letter [[link removed]] , signed by 20 organizations and nearly 9000 individuals from across the country to Senator James Risch (R-ID) expressing deep disappointment in the following remarks he made during a Republican-led press conference on the Iran nuclear deal . Read More [[link removed]] .
Media (Rightly) focuses on Ukrainian Rights, but it Racializes Muslims deprived of those Same Rights [[link removed]] Assal Rad for Informed Comment One of the most important institutions that informs public understanding of world affairs and knowledge of events is the news media. Though journalism is meant to challenge official state narratives to ensure accuracy and serve the public good, the glaring disparity between coverage of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and the crimes of the U.S. government, and its allies, contradicts such ideals. Read More [[link removed]] . Learn More ➜➡️ Watch: NIAC Research Director Assal Rad discuss Russia, Ukraine and Blatant Racism on Status Coup News [[link removed]]
➡️ Video: What is wrong with our Iran debate in this country [[link removed]]
Building Political Power
[[link removed]]We are proud to announce the two newest members of the NIAC Action Board. The winners of the election are Sarah Sakha [[link removed]] and Maryam Attarpour [[link removed]] !
Thank you to everyone who voted and congratulations to Sarah and Maryam! Stay tuned for NIAC Action endorsement updates as we look ahead to the 2022 Election cycle!
Events [link removed] [[link removed]] If you live near Scottsdale, come join our Spring Picnic hosted by our NIAC Arizona Chapter, this Sunday, April 10th 2022! ➡️ RSVP [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]] Join us for our virtual open-mic poetry & storytelling night hosted by the NIAC Georgia chapter, on Thursday, April 21 2022 at 5pm PT/8pm ET! [[link removed]] Wishing a special thank you to our Los Angeles Chapter Leadership Council for highlighting the achievements of Iranian-American women [[link removed]] each week this past month honoring Women’s History Month!
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