Statement by Minister Pettigrew Calling for International Forensic Investigation into Kazemi Death

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April 5, 2005 No. 60 In a telephone conversation today with Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Pierre Pettigrew called for the creation of an independent three-party group of forensic experts to conduct an autopsy on the body of Zahra Kazemi: “Iran must agree to an independent international forensic investigation into the death of Zahra Kazemi in light of the recent allegations made by Dr. Shahram Aazam. I have proposed a three-member, independent group of forensic experts to conduct an autopsy that would help to determine precisely what happened during her custody. “To ensure complete impartiality, I have suggested that the team be made up of a Canadian, an Iranian, and one neutral and independent expert from a mutually agreed upon country. “The ball is now in Iran’s court. Only a transparent and credible process can answer the disturbing questions that remain about Zahra Kazemi’s death and the subsequent investigation.” - 30 - For further information, media representatives may contact: Sébastien Théberge Director of Communications Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs (613) 995-1851 Media Relations Office Foreign Affairs Canada (613) 995-1874 http://www.international.gc.ca

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