Sander Lleshaj and the MEK did not want the case of Ehsan Bid and his illegal dumping at the Greek border to come to the media but they failed. Here we are.
An Iranian citizen and ex-member of MEK has been accused of being a foreign agent and is at risk of being expelled from the country.
Ehsan Bidi came to Albania with more than 2000 Mujahadeen from the Freedom Camp in Iraq. He was granted refugee status, supposedly lasting until 2023. During his time in Albania, he defected from the MEK and had his refugee status revoked. He was then imprisoned for one year at the Karrec detention centre with several other defectors.
On 13 August, media reported that he would be deported from Albania to Greece because he is an “Iranian agent”. The MEK claim that “an asylum seeker, under international law, is a person whose life is in danger in his country of origin,” and that Bidi does not fit this criterion.
Bidi was then taken to the Greek border at Kapshtica where the Greek authorities wouldn’t let him cross. It was reported that the Greek side did not want to carry out deportation procedures.
A representative of Bidi speaking to Exit said that he is not an Iranian agent and that the attempts to deport him and therefore “risking his life” are because he defected from the MEK camp. Exit has been unable to verify this either way.
Bidi was due to hold a press conference at Tirana International Hotel today at 11.00 in an attempt to clear his name but the Hotel cancelled at the last minute, citing orders from the police.
Exit called the hotel and asked what reason the police gave for cancelling the conference, and they said it was due to COVID-19 protocols.
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The complicity of corrupt elements of the security services, the Albanian government and the Rajavi terrorist cult with the intervention of the US embassy is not hidden from anyone. Iranian diplomats and journalists have been expelled from Albania for alleged security reasons, based on information given solely by the MEK. And this has become the sole propaganda platform of the Rajavi cult, for which Trump has expressed his satisfaction with the Albanian government.
Maryam Rajavi, who considered herself successful in carrying out such conspiracies and used this excuse to suppress dissidents in her organization and linked any criticism and opposition to her to the Ministry of Intelligence of Iran and security issues, this time created a plan for Ehsan Bidi, a former member of the Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK) and an asylum seeker.
Corrupt elements in the Albanian security police, who easily covered up even the murders by the Rajavi cult in their third camp, this time, went to silence the voice of a former member who had made revelations and encouraged other dissident members to make revelations.
Ehsan Bidi left the MEK in Iraq about seven years ago and tried to reach Europe, where he was imprisoned in Egypt and finally entered Albania as a refugee with the intervention of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
In Albania, he endured all kinds of pressures, all of which originated from the Rajavi terrorist cult, and was even threatened and harassed by the mercenaries of the Rajavi cult, but he did not give up and was determined to expose the inhuman nature of Rajavi to everyone.
Finally, in August of last year, Ehsan Bidi, who had a ten-year residence permit as well as a work permit, was illegally arrested by corrupt elements in the security services and the Albanian government without charge. The aim was to expel him from Albania and send him to Iran, and an attempt was made to force Ehsan Bidi to sign such a request so that it could be done easily. But he was tough as nails and resisted.
Maryam Rajavi imagined that Ehsan Bidi was similar to an Iranian diplomat or journalist who could easily be framed and expelled from Albania by giving large bribes to corrupt elements and bringing the US embassy to the square and shouting victory.
Albania wants to join the European Union in order to solve its growing economic problems, and in return, the European Union wants the Albanian government to resolve the current corruption in the judiciary, the police and the government and to bring itself closer to the desired European standards.
A year passed and the issue of Ehsan Bidi was brought to the attention of many legal and human rights circles. The Rajavi cult could not carry out its conspiracy in this one case, and the task became much more difficult for them. The Albanian government was forced to withdraw due to considerations in Europe.
Ehsan Bidi is now free in Albania, and Albanian officials have apologized to him, but this is just the beginning. He will certainly speak more, in detail and at appropriate times. Of course, it goes without saying that the Rajavi cult was so sure of the work of the corrupt elements in the Albanian security apparatus that it published the news of Ehsan Bidi’s illegal expulsion from Albania and fed it to the paid media.
In addition to Mr. Ehsan Bidi and his unparalleled one-year resistance, thanks to political activist Mr. Olsi Yazeji, journalist Mr. Gjergji Thanasi, and lawyer Ms. Migena Balla, and many other Albanian politicians, journalists, and lawyers who have worked in this direction and of course, they were insulted, slandered and threatened by the Rajavi cult, as well as the former members’ activities in Albania and the families in Europe. Rajavi’s conspiracy could not have been thwarted without their tireless efforts.
BY Lawyer Ms. Atefeh Nadalian, Translated by Iran Interlink
Collaboration between Corrupt elements in Albania’s government and the Rajavi Cult against former members and Ehsan Bidi
Iranian asylum seeker Ehsan Bidi has been in the custody of corrupt Albanian security officials since August of last year, without charge, without trial, without the right to visit, and in a completely illegal manner.
He was recently informed that he was to be released after a year. It was not clear why he was arrested, why he was released without charge or trial, and why he has been in prison for a year.
There was news from some people in the Albanian security apparatus that there was a conspiracy against Bidi. (Bidi is a former member of the MEK – aka Rajavi cult – which operates an extraterritorial, extrajudicial base inside Albania.) Since Ehsan Bidi had not complied with the demands of the security forces during this year, despite intense pressure, they had planned another project. Information emerged that they would first release him, then kidnap him and transfer him to an unknown location, and then express their ignorance about his fate after his release.
The involvement of the Rajavi terrorist cult, which is backed by some Western security services, became even more apparent in this criminal plot when a statement was issued by the so-called “Security and Counter-Terrorism Commission of the National Council of Resistance” on August 10, 2020.
The announcement states:
The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence has placed its mercenaries under the control of former members of the Mojahedin-e Khalq Orgnization (MEK) in two parts under the control of mercenaries Hassan Heyrani and Gholamreza Shokri. Another mercenary, Ehsan Bidi, who had been exposed in previous announcements by the Security and Counter-Terrorism Commission, has been under arrest in a closed camp for a year since August 2019. During this time he received money and facilities through other mercenaries.
It is also stated that:
Gjergji Thanasi and Olsi Yazejiare are in direct contact with mercenaries such as Hassan Heirani, and their café, Frank, is their hangout.
It turned out that the information received was completely correct and the Rajavi cult also tried to prevent any revelations and obstruction of its propaganda during the implementation of this conspiracy, by the former members and those who wish to help them.
In this regard, a campaign was launched in Europe and inside Albania, and letters from many members of the Albanian Parliament as well as representatives of the European Parliament were sent to the Albanian Interior Minister, warning of such a conspiracy. Many reporters told police they wanted to be with Ehsan Bidi when he was released.
Families and other former members also rallied in Britain, France, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Sweden and Turkey, and approached the Albanian embassies there to warn of the conspiracy, which is the work of the Rajavi cult’s ‘Terrorism and Counter-Security Commission’. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other human rights and international organizations also intervened.
Breath taking hours have passed in recent days. The Albanian government, which wants to join the European Union, was at a crossroads as to whether it could further undermine its record and standards by supporting a terrorist cult or choosing a principled approach to its future.
None of the Albanian government officials was held accountable for the large number of referrals and questions regarding Ehsan Bidi. Although he was released on paper, they did not actually release him, and reporters were constantly seeking news. The Rajavi cult was in dire need of not being forced to retreat in this case, so it was fully active with no place left to go.
Finally, on Thursday, August 13th, Ehsan was transferred to an unknown destination with four Arab refugees. In the face of the corrupt elements in the Albanian government and security apparatus, there were those who did not sell their honor and helped from a humane position, and were careful and provided the necessary information. At the risk of their position, these individuals refused to be complicit in the Albanian government’s corruption.
As we are already informed, they tried to smuggle him into Greece through a neutral non-residential area and leave him there, but the Greek authorities were immediately informed and they sent troops to close the area, resulting in Albanian agents leaving Ehsan Bidi without water and food in the same uninhabited area.
Informed UN officials immediately went to the scene and transferred Ehsan Bidi to a temporary location to ensure his minimum security. The response of the Albanian authorities to the multitude of questions is very interesting. They merely apologized and claimed innocence in front of international observers.
“I’m sorry, there was a mistake,” said a police official, “On the release form of Mr Ehsan Bidi was mistakenly written that he should be deported immediately instead of writing that he should be released immediately.”
The Rajavi cult, which was informed immediately about the case by the corrupt government elements, happily announced in one or two of paid for publications that “Ehsan Bidi has been expelled from Albania.”
More interestingly, the Albanian Interior Minister was completely embarrassed and blamed the Immigration Office, and of course the Immigration Office reacted that it was completely unaware of the matter and that the security officials and the police acted arbitrarily.
They are currently blocking interviews with Ehsan Bidi. But the ban will not last long, and the corrupt elements in the Albanian government, whose names and identities are well known, will finally be held accountable.
The families of the members of the MEK in Albania from Ardabil province protest against the treatment of a former member of this organization by the authorities of this country
Families of members of the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MEK) in Albania from Ardabil Province (North West Iran) have issued a letter to the Albanian Interior Minister protesting the organization’s recent collusion with corrupt elements in the Albanian government regarding Mr. Ehsan Bidi, a former member of the organization.
According to Feraq news-analytical website, the text of this letter is addressed to Mr. Sander Lleshaj, Minister of Interior of Albania, a copy of which has been sent to other officials of this country and European and international authorities and the media:
Mr. Sander Lleshaj, Honorable Minister of Interior of the Republic of Albania
The families of members of the MEK in Albania are trying to get in touch with their loved ones in the organization’s camp and find out about their situation. They are now receiving news about the organization’s conspiracy in collaboration with corrupt elements in the Albanian government against a former member has greatly worried the families.
Since last year, the MEK has handed over one of its former members, Mr. Ehsan Bidi, to Albanian security officials in an illegal conspiracy.
Unfortunately, the relevant authorities of the Albanian government have not yet provided any logical explanation for this, and now we are informed that the decision has been made to deal with him more unconventionally. Ehsan Bidi was not allowed to visit during this period and was denied access to a lawyer.
We, the families, are sure that MEK has setup a trap against Mr. Bidi, because of his revelations about the internal behaviors of Massoud and Maryam Rajavi, the leaders of this organization, in order to warn other dissidents and their dissatisfied members.
As for the unfriendly attitude of the Albanian government, it should be noted that our children and loved ones arrived in Albania as asylum seekers in agreement with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and we expect the Albanian government to respect the rights of asylum seekers in accordance with international law.
Unfortunately, what we are witnessing today is a clear violation of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) rules, including cutting off the monthly pensions of former members and not issuing identity documents to them in accordance with international standards.
Finally, we, the families, expect the Albanian government to provide security for those who break away from the MEK in this country so that they can live in peace and freedom in a country that claims democracy, freedom of expression and is on the verge of joining the European Union.
With respect,
A group of families in Ardabil province (North West of Iran)
Faragh Society, Ardebil Provence
Special Rapporteur Mr. Javaid Rehman ,
To begin with, Gafour Fatahian, a longtime member of the Mojahedin, was one of the best young people in the organization’s camps in Iraq for more than twenty years. Fortunately, I had been rescued and I am currently living in France.
Now I consider it my human and legal duty to disclose everything that happened to me and my friends during these two decades, because I know very well that the Mojahedin Organization, contrary to what its leaders, especially Maryam Rajavi , claims in Europe, they pretend to follow a path of democracy and human rights, and in fact they not at all. Their claims are not true at all because they themselves are violating the most basic human rights in Iraq and still in Albania till right now.
I vowed to convey to the world the oppressed voice of my friends who are currently trapped in Albania. by the way,
I wrote you a letter before about this subject.
Mr. Javaid Rehman I want just to expose to you that many former friends who have been dating for nearly thirty years now have no connection to the outside world.
No one in this organization, whether male or female, knows the meaning of life, because any marriage, love, and family formation, and any contact with family members and the outside world, is forbidden and trafficked. Even thinking about family and women and life is forbidden and an unforgivable crime.
And when an Iranian or European member of a family of these imprisoned people wants to visit them, the officials of this organization do not allow them to do so they even do not have permission to demand such a thing.
In addition, the Albanian government does not issue visas to Iranian people to travel to Albania in order to visit their families.
Mr. Javaid Rehman I am writing to you this letter; first, in order to expose this problem again, and second so as to demand your intervention to save these people and to find a solution to this dilemma.
I confirm Mr. Javaid Rehman that your contribution in this problem and your reaction to save these people will be memorable for these families.
With the warmest regards,
Gafour Fatahian – Paris
Dear Madame,
We heard the news of some prisoners being pardoned on New Year’s Eve, and we hoped for justice in the light of your kindness.
Security and progress in human societies will be realized with more love and forgiveness because God loves the kind.
It takes courage to show kindness and you have shown that you have that courage. We congratulate you and your government for this courage and wish you success in serving your country and its people.
Madame Justice Secretary,
I would like to draw your attention to a case that appears to violate justice in your country, and which violates the rights of an innocent person and surely you will agree.
Last August, a friend of ours – Ehsan Bidi – was arrested and is being held in a closed camp in Mans. He has been denied access to a lawyer.
It should be noted that Ehsan Bidi has been in your country for six years already, has complied with all the rules and was given a ten-year residence permit by the government.
With his background, according to international laws and standards, he is recognised as a refugee. But unfortunately, he has been arrested and his human rights and asylum rights have been violated. He had chosen to remain in your country in the hope of finding a better and easier life because he believes he can have a good life in a law-abiding and civilized country, in line with international law, just like anyone else.
Madame Secretary, we look forward to seeing your courage in administering justice in this case. We urge you not to allow the violation of the rights of anyone who has sought refuge in your country and who has been bound by and has respected all the laws of the country since the time he arrived.
With the greatest respect
1- Mohammad Azim Mishmast
2- Hadi Sani Khani
3- Hassan Heyrani
4- Abdolrahman Mohammadian
5- Hassan Shahbaz
6- Ali Hajari
7- Ehsan Bidi
8- Gholam Mirzai
9- Malek bit Mashal
10- Moussa Damroudi
11- Gholamreza shekari
12- Parviz Heydarzade
On Thursday, November 21, a delegation of MEK defectors including Ghorban Ali Hosseinnejad, Isa Azadeh, Mohammad Karami, Reza Sadeghi Jebeli and Ali Akbar Rastgou attended the conference “Shrinking spaces: Policing humanitarianism and human rights defenders” held by the Greens in the European Parliament, Brussels.
The conference addressed how the criminalisation affects the rights of citizens and discuss ways to protect NGOs and human rights defenders.
The defectors clarified that the MEK members do not enjoy the right of education, marriage, having family, contacting the outside world; they have no access to modern communication tools.
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A delegation of former members of the Mujahedin Khalq attended a conference in the European Parliament.
On Thursday, November 21, a delegation of MEK defectors including Ghorban Ali Hosseinnejad, Isa Azadeh, Mohammad Karami, Reza Sadeghi Jebeli and Ali Akbar Rastgou attended the conference “Shrinking spaces: Policing humanitarianism and human rights defenders” held by the Greens in the European Parliament, Brussels.
The conference addressed how the criminalisation affects the rights of citizens and discuss ways to protect NGOs and human rights defenders. The speakers of the panels included a number of Greens MEPs and guest speakers such as experts and authorities of the Amnesty International’s European Institutions Office.
Socializing with other participants, MEK defectors tried to describe the conditions of refugees who are behind the bars of the cult-like MEK establishment in Albania. They stated that the Cult of Rajavi (MEK/MKO) has deprived its members of their basic rights.
The defectors clarified that the MEK members do not enjoy the right of education, marriage, having family, contacting the outside world; they have no access to modern communication tools.
The audience were impressed by the human right violations that take place in the MEK. Responding to their questions, defectors informed them of the most recent conditions of dissident members who are inside the MEK camps and defectors who have left the group.