Opposition Convicted Wrongly
Mansogo, the leader of the opposition party and also a surgeon, has been convicted to three years in prison for neglecting his job as a surgeon. Recently, a patient died during a surgery, yet the court case has not been just. Also, his prosecutor has been unfairly prosecuted and seems to be more of a political case. Mansogo has also been forced to send about ten thousand U.S. dollars to the family, and to pay 3,000 U.S. dollars to the government. Also, the prison is unsanitary with bad food and water. This trial is unfair. There is no real proof and also surgery is a tricky business. I don't know a lot about surgery, but it seems to be difficult and the results not always certain. The government should not harass opposition and their people should be duly convicted witha proper trial and justice. A country needs freedom of speech to run smoothly.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
Attorney Jailed
In Iran, Mohammad Ali Dadkhah has been representing a christian pastor who is on the death row and has been an attorney for many other activists and christians. Recently, the judge has sentenced him to nine years in jail for allegedly "threatening national security". This recent development is certain to harm the pastor's case. Neither of these men deserve to be in jail or sentenced to death. This is a major freedom of speech violation. If the government expects to keep peace among the people, it must respect their rights. Both of these people deserve better.
In Iran, Mohammad Ali Dadkhah has been representing a christian pastor who is on the death row and has been an attorney for many other activists and christians. Recently, the judge has sentenced him to nine years in jail for allegedly "threatening national security". This recent development is certain to harm the pastor's case. Neither of these men deserve to be in jail or sentenced to death. This is a major freedom of speech violation. If the government expects to keep peace among the people, it must respect their rights. Both of these people deserve better.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Journalists Killed
There is fear spreading in Veracruz, Mexico. Workers in the media are being killed. One journalist was slain dismembered and stuffed in a trash can in a shopping area after hours. A slaughter of 35 people were dumped on the highway during traffic hour. As corruption is normal among the police, the government has fired 800 police officers and replaced them with 800 marines. Other social workers have also been fired. Most of the photographers and journalists killed have been slain in relation to cartel crime. Local gang members often try to control the media to downplay their crimes or highlight another's. These people need help and they should not be threatened. While this is not obvious, this is a violation of the freedom of speech. This organized crime is used to control the media into fear and take control through threat. This must stop. People's lives depend on finding the killer, and social stability depends on bringing them to justice.
There is fear spreading in Veracruz, Mexico. Workers in the media are being killed. One journalist was slain dismembered and stuffed in a trash can in a shopping area after hours. A slaughter of 35 people were dumped on the highway during traffic hour. As corruption is normal among the police, the government has fired 800 police officers and replaced them with 800 marines. Other social workers have also been fired. Most of the photographers and journalists killed have been slain in relation to cartel crime. Local gang members often try to control the media to downplay their crimes or highlight another's. These people need help and they should not be threatened. While this is not obvious, this is a violation of the freedom of speech. This organized crime is used to control the media into fear and take control through threat. This must stop. People's lives depend on finding the killer, and social stability depends on bringing them to justice.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Free Protestors
In Bahrain, anti-government have been arrested. In a special military court, 14 protest leaders have been convicted of activities that have only been related to freedom of expression. Others have been tried in absentia. The trial has sentenced eight to life sentences and the others have been tried to sentences from 2 to 15 years. None of these people have been convicted with fair process and there has been suspicion of torture. This must change. A society relies on freedom of speech to properly work and these citizens should have better. None of their right should be abused. This situation needs to change, like many situations around the world. These people should not be abused.
In Bahrain, anti-government have been arrested. In a special military court, 14 protest leaders have been convicted of activities that have only been related to freedom of expression. Others have been tried in absentia. The trial has sentenced eight to life sentences and the others have been tried to sentences from 2 to 15 years. None of these people have been convicted with fair process and there has been suspicion of torture. This must change. A society relies on freedom of speech to properly work and these citizens should have better. None of their right should be abused. This situation needs to change, like many situations around the world. These people should not be abused.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Activists Arrested
The United Arab Emirates should immediately release their prisoners. They have arrested political activists without due trial. One man was bailed yet has not been released. They have threatened to revoke citizenship. Some people signed a petition for government reforms, and many of them are being held prisoner. The government needs to give its people due process and freedom of speech. It is a necessary part of government to allow people to give freedom of expression. This situation needs to change.
The United Arab Emirates should immediately release their prisoners. They have arrested political activists without due trial. One man was bailed yet has not been released. They have threatened to revoke citizenship. Some people signed a petition for government reforms, and many of them are being held prisoner. The government needs to give its people due process and freedom of speech. It is a necessary part of government to allow people to give freedom of expression. This situation needs to change.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Repression of Free Speech
King Abdullah in the Arab kingdom has promised reforms, but lately two journalists have been arrested for reporting on a prime minister who was heard to have told other parliamentary members not to refer an official to a corruption court. One was bailed for about 7050 U.S. dollars. The other was given no bail. Other people have been arrested. Two groups of peaceful protestors were arrested and a man was arrested for burning a picture of the king. If the king wishes his people to believe that he will make reforms, he must give his people free speech and not persecute them for pointless "crimes". These people are being abused and this must stop if the country will ever have peace.
King Abdullah in the Arab kingdom has promised reforms, but lately two journalists have been arrested for reporting on a prime minister who was heard to have told other parliamentary members not to refer an official to a corruption court. One was bailed for about 7050 U.S. dollars. The other was given no bail. Other people have been arrested. Two groups of peaceful protestors were arrested and a man was arrested for burning a picture of the king. If the king wishes his people to believe that he will make reforms, he must give his people free speech and not persecute them for pointless "crimes". These people are being abused and this must stop if the country will ever have peace.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Revolutionary Icon Jailed
In Iran, an 80 year-old activist has been arrested and detained. His name is Yazdi and his health has been failing. His family members are afraid that jail could kill him, along with another activist. Yazdi, during his trial, refused to defend himself as his accusations mainly related to freedom of speech and he believed he did nothing wrong. It looks like Yazdi has been sentenced to Jail, although neither he nor his lawyer has yet been informed. This is very inspiring behavior, that he would not only stand up for what he believes in, but refuse to take beck his words under extreme pressure and attempt to defend his actions.The Iranian government should honor people's rights and face any threat. This is low what they do and threatens the people's freedom. Once one right is jeopardized, all of them may be.
In Iran, an 80 year-old activist has been arrested and detained. His name is Yazdi and his health has been failing. His family members are afraid that jail could kill him, along with another activist. Yazdi, during his trial, refused to defend himself as his accusations mainly related to freedom of speech and he believed he did nothing wrong. It looks like Yazdi has been sentenced to Jail, although neither he nor his lawyer has yet been informed. This is very inspiring behavior, that he would not only stand up for what he believes in, but refuse to take beck his words under extreme pressure and attempt to defend his actions.The Iranian government should honor people's rights and face any threat. This is low what they do and threatens the people's freedom. Once one right is jeopardized, all of them may be.
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