[Action Required] Letter to Toyota regarding the inappropriate use of their vehicles

Please go to http://toyota.custhelp.com/ and send the below letter to them. Don't forget to put your name as well. الرجاء نسخ الرسالة المرفقة للتويوتا ليعلموا كيف ان الشرطة البحرينية تستخدم مركباتهم كأسلحة لقتل الشعب المسالم. كما هو موضح في الصورة من خلال الموقع المرفق اعلاة

Subject: Inappropriate use of vehicles by Bahraini Security Forces

We are writing to bring to your attention the current use of your vehicles as weapons of war by the Bahrain army forces against peaceful protestors.

There are numerous videos and images showing army personnel attempting to, and many times succeeding, running over unarmed civilians. As a matter of fact three days ago a 15 year old teenager was killed using this very method, and videos of the incident have been widely circulated across the web.

We are sure that a well respected company such as yourselves would not wish to be associated with a tyrannical and violent regime such as that of Bahrain. The fact that your vehicles and logo have now become a sign of oppression is a very worrying one for Bahrainis, as we are sure it is to you.

The USA congress has recently stopped an arms deal with Bahrain due to the cruelty and unlawful use of weapons against peaceful protestors. Further to this, in August, Siemens have released a press statement which clearly states that their technology is not sanctioned to be used to oppress individuals and the Bahraini government is violating their trades’ agreement in doing so. 

We believe that it is both in the interest of your position as a well loved company in the Middle East, as well as your duty as humans, to do a similar thing. As there has been no press release or information from Toyota clarifying their position in regards to their products being used in such a way, we have no choice but to believe that you accept and condone the use of your vehicles as weapons against a peaceful nation.

Video evidence captured across Bahrain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiY5FljGHEY&feature=player_embedded

Regards,


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Update: Also please write to Nissan Middle East and Almoyyed! As Nissan headquarters in Japan don't respond to inquiries by e-mail. We want to make sure this letter get to the CEO Carlos Ghosn.

customercare@nissan-me.ae and cc almoayyed@almoayyed.com

Subject: Inappropriate use of vehicles by Bahraini Security Forces

We are writing to bring to your attention the current use of your vehicles as weapons of war by the Bahrain army forces against peaceful protestors.

There are numerous videos and images showing army personnel attempting to, and many times succeeding, running over unarmed civilians. As a matter of fact three days ago a 15 year old teenager was killed using this very method, and videos of the incident have been widely circulated across the web.

We are sure that a well respected company such as yourselves would not wish to be associated with a tyrannical and violent regime such as that of Bahrain. The fact that your vehicles and logo have now become a sign of oppression is a very worrying one for Bahrainis, as we are sure it is to you.

The USA congress has recently stopped an arms deal with Bahrain due to the cruelty and unlawful use of weapons against peaceful protestors. Further to this, in August, Siemens have released a press statement which clearly states that their technology is not sanctioned to be used to oppress individuals and the Bahraini government is violating their trades’ agreement in doing so. 

We believe that it is both in the interest of your position as a well loved company in the Middle East, as well as your duty as humans, to do a similar thing. As there has been no press release or information from Nissan clarifying their position in regards to their products being used in such a way, we have no choice but to believe that you accept and condone the use of your vehicles as weapons against a peaceful nation.

Video evidence captured across Bahrain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiY5FljGHEY&feature=player_embedded

Regards,

Update: Below is the sh**y reply from Toyota!


Recently you contacted Toyota. Below is a summary of your contact message and our response.

Thank you for allowing us to be of service to you.

Subject
Inappropriate use of vehicles by Bahraini Security Forces
Discussion Thread
Response (Anita Mouton)	11/23/2011 12:47 PM
Dear Shehab Hashem, Thank you for contacting Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. We are sorry, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. only handles inquiries/concerns pertaining to the United States. Please contact Toyota Bahrain, http://www.toyota.com.bh/, for further assistance as they are in a far better position to assess the situation. Sincerely, Anita Mouton Toyota Customer Experience

16 years old boy killed!

The government of Bahrain backed by Saudi army and mercenaries strikes yet again to kill yet another teenager, only this time it is more horrifying than the first 14 years old killed on Eid day. 

Peaceful protests stormed the streets of Bahrain yesterday, the biggest being in the village of Aali and a second one was in the village of Daih. The Aali rally was left unharmed by the police whereas protesters in Daih have seen all sort of agony, tear gas was fired directly at protesters with the intention to injure them and then arrest them, rubber bullets fired directly at the upper body to leave bruises in order for the police to easily identify the participants of the demonstration later on. Furthermore, they fired tear gas inside house intentionally to cause suffocation within the elder and babies.

This was not everything they done to peaceful protesters, they went further to assaulted women. Defying all customs and tradition of this Muslim country. In a picture that caused rage among Bahrainis was a mercenary riot police officer pulling a woman from her hair while making an arrest as if when they threw women on the streets wasn't enough of a humiliation. 

Mercenaries arresting women, metal rod in hand

The police then issued a statement that a woman has been injured in the head as a result of protesters throwing metal rods. They failed to notice that protesters actually film everything and the police are often caught on tape committing their crimes against humanity. 

moi_bahrain Ministry of Interior Bahraini lady sustained serious head injuries when vandals hurled iron rods is Diah she was referred to hospital
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Notice the officer on the right in the above picture is holding a metal rod in his left hand and on this video it shows clearly the mercenaries throwing the metal rods at protesters. Judge for yourself. Direct Link To The Video 

Zahra'a Injured by metal rods, in critical condition

But this isn't everything, elsewhere in Juffair- few hundred meters from the US fifth fleet base, comes the sad news. Police jeeps ran over a 16 years old peaceful protester 5 times, according to eyewitnesses. They left his body dead on the street and made a get away. Parts of his body was literally torn to piece and had to be stitched together when washed before the funeral earlier. 

Its worth mentioning that this is not the first time the police used this technique (run over) to disperse protesters, we have seen police cars charging to harm protestors over and over again. Someone put this video together showing the police running over protesters in different areas of Bahrain over the last 10 months. 

In this link is a photo album of the 16 years old martyr Ali (graphic). Where you can see how brutal the Bahraini regime is. As I am writing this post, I am getting news that his funeral proceedings is being attacked right now. Tear gas and rubber bullets and even more attempts to run mourners over.

Read more on The Washington Post reports on the story. 

Rest in peace Ali.

Letter to the Italian Football Federation

Dear Giancarlo Abete, president of Italian football federation,

SUBJECT: ALI JAWAD AL-SHIEKH DIED WEARING THE ITALIAN KIT

Ali Jawad Al-Shaikh is a 14 years old fan from Bahrain. He loves football and his favourite football team is Italy. On 01/09/2011 at around 8:45am after prayers and before celebrating Eid, Ali was involved in a peaceful protest demanding reforms and democracy in his country.

The Bahraini police fired tear gas directly at Ali. The tear gas canister hit Ali directly at his neck causing his death. He died in the hospital minutes later.

Sir, I am writing to you on behalf of Ali’s family and friends to honour his love and admiration to the Italian national team by holding a minute of silence before your next game with Slovenia on the 6^th of September and to further dedicate just a small space in your media/press release and magazine for this 14 year old boy whose dreams were crushed whilst he was peacefully protesting for his and his counrty’s future. This will mean a lot to him, to his family, to the people of Bahrain and without a doubt to every fan around the world.

Your Sincerely, 

Picture: Ali Al-Shiekh in hospital wearing his favourite team’s kit (Italy)

14 Years old Bahraini boy killed

The story in Bahrain and around the world today seems to be the 14 year old martyr Ali Jawad Alshaikh from Sitra. It was reported in almost every reputable news agency and in Amnesty International- Teenage activist killed in Bahrain protest.

Remember when the 13 year old Syrian boy was tortured? It caused chaos around the world and became the face of the uprising. Well, Bahraini authorties today did not only torture a boy but killed him with a tear gas canister fired by riot police. A direct shot in the head, and what is worse is that doctors refused to treat him in the hospital where he was taken. Instead of questioning the doctors, the police went to arrest the hospital security guards. 

Nabeel Rajab, president of Bahrain Center of Human Rights accompanied three eye witnesses to the ministry of interior (MOI) to give their statement that riot police fired at Ali from close range at around 8:40am while he was protesting. 

American president Barrack Obama called the king of Bahrain earlier, I am not sure what they talked about after they exchanged greetings on Eid. I wonder which of the below list of newspapers Mr. Obama reads, but I'm pretty sure he would come across at least one of them, and when he does we expect him to speak up and condemn such police brutality. It is morally unacceptable for Mr. President to remain silent while his Bahraini ally keeps killing. 

There were reports of an intiative from Gulf leaders to resolve the ongoing issues in Bahrain. Saudi and Bahrainis, as reported, rejected it. This could be one of the reasons that even Aljazeera Arabic reported the story today [Direct Link]. In a U-Turn Iran (Asaad closest ally) last week urges Asaad to consider some of his people's demands in an unexpected turn of events. When will Bahrain's allies, such as The United States and The United Kingdom, condem the brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protesters?

Story in the media:

The Associated press.

New York Times.

The Financial Times.

Washington Post.

Bloomberg.

CNN International.

BBC World.

Aljazeera English.

Voice of America.

The Jerusalem post.

Canada Views.

This is a call to Mr. Hague and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to start acting and condemning the human rights violations in Bahrain. Wake up, and forget about your interests for once. Human lives are much more important than oil and trade!