Press release for immediate release of Iraj Ghahramani from detention center

Iranian refugee claimant set to be deported to Iran, where people have just managed to save the young woman, Nazanin Fatehi from execution!

Iraj Ghahramani, a famous comedy entertainer in the Iranian community around greater Vancouver, has been arrested by the immigration officers while reporting to receive the result of his court hearing based on humanitarian and compassionate grounds.

He has lived in Canada for the last 10 years. He is married to a Canadian citizen and is very well connected to the community. He is currently held in jail by the immigration office. He should be free immediately!

Federation of Iranian Refugees in Vancouver is gravely concern for his safety in case of his deportation to Iran.

The Islamic republic regime of Iran is well known for it’s brutality towards opposition artists, entertainers and Journalists. Zahra Kazemi, the Iranian-Canadian photo, journalist who was murdered in jail wasn’t even deported. She entered Iran on a valid passport.

We plea to Canadian people to call the Immigration Canada at:
604) 666-8769 or Fax: 604) 666-9560 and ask them not to deport Iraj Ghahramani.

We urge the Immigration authorities to free Iraj Ghahramani and put an end to deportation of Iranian refugees.

 

Tami Sadeghi,
Secretary, IFIR in Vancouver
2007-02-03

Vancouver, BC.
Tel: 604) 727-8986
E-mail: fahimehs@hotmail.com

Diane Finley
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
Ottawa, Ontario
Tel: (613) 996-4974
Fax: (613) 996-9749
Email: finley.D@parl.gc.ca OR Minister@cic.gc.ca