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Tuesday, 22 November 2011

[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.



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.





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.

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

Saturday, 3 September 2011

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 6th 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)