Category: iran

  • Middle Cyber Defender: Safeguarding Data and Rights in Cybersecurity

    The concept of a stand-alone-in-the -middle cyber defender refers to an individual or entity that takes responsibility for protecting their online security and privacy . Individuals or small groups often take this approach with unique or sensitive security needs that larger entities may not adequately address. For example , journalists or activists working in high-risk environments may need to be…

  • Speaking the language of the oppressed

    An introduction to the language of the oppressed As we see that language is a powerful tool that can empower or oppress individuals and communities; we make a moral commitment to use language in an ethical manner As language activists, we aim to bridge the gap between those who have been silenced and those who hold the power to express…

  • Environmental Activist Sam Rajabi Returns to Evin Prison After End of Furlough

    Iranian environmental activist Sam Rajabi returned to Evin prison after completing his furlough leave on March 3, 2023 . Rajabi, a well-known environmentalist, was arrested in September 2022 , along with several other activists, due to their work on environmental issues . International human rights groups criticized the arrests and called for the activists’ release . Rajabi’s sister, Kati Rajabi,…

  • protests against the broadcast of forced confessions on Iranian media

    “A semantic hacktivist protests against the broadcast of forced confessions on Iranian media, citing Robert Jay Lifton’s eight criteria for mind control and thought reform. This statement denounces this practice as violating human rights and calls for its immediate cessation.” As a semantic hacktivist, I strongly protest against the broadcast of forced confessions by the Iranian media. Such broadcasts constitute…

  • How to defend from semantic terrorism

    Language can indeed be used to spread ideas and messages, both positive and negative,  and social media platforms have provided an easy way for people to communicate and disseminate information.   It is essential to be mindful of the language we use online and to engage in respectful and constructive conversations while being critical of the information we consume and…

  • semantic terrorism explained by AI

    Semantic terrorism is a concept that has been discussed in various fields, including philosophy, linguistics, and politics. It refers to the intentional manipulation of language to control or manipulate people’s thoughts and actions . This can be done through misleading or deceptive language, the deliberate use of confusing terminology, or by changing the meaning of words to suit a particular…

  • 99 balloons between Quds to Tehran

    Have you heard the news from the Middle East? Where Israel and Iran are tensions increased It started with some words, and then some actions were taken Now it’s a standoff that can’t be mistaken Israel’s afraid of Iran’s nuclear plan They say it’s a threat to the entire land Iran insists it’s peaceful, but Israel’s not convinced And now…

  • Mahan Sadrat at risk of execution

    they hit, be careful. Ahmed Fatemi, Mission Free Iran, wrote On Facebook, 12.11.2022 “We’ll ask you to be Mahan Sardat’s voice. he’s only 23 years old! Mahan Sadrat’s father said his son’s sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court and that Mahan could be executed at any time. The Twitter user @1500tasvir_en wrote on Twitter, on 11.12.2022 #MahanSadrat called his…

  • כלא אבין בלהבות – מתפתח

    היום בערב, החמישה עשר באוקטובר 2022 הופצו קריאות למחאה מול כלא אבין ברפובליקה האסלמית של איראן. מפגינים וקרובי משפחה של העצורים צעדו לעבר הכלא הידוע לשימצה בכך שמוחזקים בו אסירים פוליטיים רבים , לטענתם הם קיימו צעדה שקטה במחאה על גל המעצרים של מפגינים שאירע לאחרונה וכוחות הביטחון תקפו אותם בגאז מדמיע ובירי נשק חי. לפני כשעתיים דווח כי נשמע…

  • כלא אבין בלהבות – מתפתח

    היום בערב, החמישה עשר באוקטובר 2022 הופצו קריאות למחאה מול כלא אבין ברפובליקה האסלמית של איראן. מפגינים וקרובי משפחה של העצורים צעדו לעבר הכלא הידוע לשימצה בכך שמוחזקים בו אסירים פוליטיים רבים , לטענתם הם קיימו צעדה שקטה במחאה על גל המעצרים של מפגינים שאירע לאחרונה וכוחות הביטחון תקפו אותם בגאז מדמיע ובירי נשק חי. לפני כשעתיים דווח כי נשמע…