URGENT ACTION NEEDED NOW for five members of Iran’s Ahwazi Arab minority facing IMMINENT RISK OF EXECUTION

Sayed Jaber Alboshoka  and his brother Sayed Mokhtar Alboshoka, Mohammed Ali Amouri and teachers Hashem Sha’bani Amouri and Hadi Rashidi.

We have received a personal plea from Kamil Alboshoka who has connections with the Jersey AI group for our support over members of his family and their friends, after their death sentences were upheld by the Supreme Court of Iran in January. The sentence could be carried out at any time. All were arrested in connection with their activities on behalf of Iran’s Ahwazi Arab minority. They are believed to have been tried unfairly and were reportedly tortured in detention. The men were originally sentenced to death  on 7th July 2012 by Branch 2 of the Ahwaz Revolutionary Court. Amnesty has initiated an urgent action letter writing campaign on behalf of the five men.

Action must be taken before 1st  MARCH. Please
write immediately.

Upcoming Events

Date of next group meeting
When: 6pm Wednesday, 6 March
Where: Saint Helier Town Hall (map)

Informal Social Gathering
When: 6pm Friday, 15 March
Where: La Bastille Brasserie, Saint Helier (map)
What: Members are invited for informal post-work drinks from 6 p.m. on Friday 15th March at La Bastille, St Helier. It  is a chance to meet others in the group and to bring along anyone who might be interested in finding out more about what we do.

Amnesty's Annual General Meeting and National Conference
When: 13/14th April

Where: Warwick University, Coventry, UK (map)
What: Any interested members are invited to attend. Some subsidised places are available. Details can be found on the Amnesty UK website. Places must be booked by 1st March.

Freedom Cycle Ride
When: Sunday, 12 May

What: If you would like to help please contact event organiser Tim du Feu.

Regstock 6
When: Sunday, 14th July (Bastille Day)
Where: Reg's Garden, St Brelade (map)

Subscriptions

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Subscriptions of £10 for voting membership of the Jersey Group for the year 2013 are due. Paid-up members are entitled to vote at AI Jersey meetings. Any additional donations are very welcome and are always gratefully received. Subscriptions can be paid:

1. By mailing the treasurer P McCarthy, 4 Mont Arthur Close, JE3 8AH a cheque payable to 'Amnesty International Jersey Group' (or simply AMNESTY)
2. By downloading, printing out and filling in a Standing Order pro-forma.
3. In person at the next group meeting on Wednesday 6th  March.​

Everything Else

Quiz Night
Many thanks to all who supported this popular and enjoyable event which, yet again, was a sell-out. Particular thanks to Fred Benest and Alison Ahier, and their team of helpers, for their hard work in organising an evening which was not only fun but which raised a significant sum for the much needed work of Amnesty International.
Minutes from the February Group Meeting
The minutes are now available online on our website.