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| Tunne Kelam |
When in 2013 the new President of Iran Hassan Rouhani
was elected, he promised that he would stop the political oppression and will
restore civil freedoms and rights to all ethnic and religious groups. Sadly,
during the following almost two years, the opposite has taken place. Clamping
down on civilians and minorities that are trying to retain their identity and
dignity, has seen a dramatic increase. As for the executions, Iran notoriously
ranks among the three leading countries of the world. The Government-sponsored policy
of violent intolerance has reached a point that the regime has begun to shut
down even charity organisations which provide help for the needy and sick
co-citizens.
The past few weeks have witnessed closing down of the medical charity Reza
Aid Foundation. Aided by members of Gonabadi dervishes, the Reza Aid Foundation
has been operational for 20 years, serving the poorest and neediest part of
society.......
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