Nejat Society is an Iranian NGO registered with the Iranian Ministry of the Interior, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Intelligence (MOIS).[1][2][3] The NGO is often cited in books and press, although it has been subject to controversies surrounding misinformation.[4][5][6]
History
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Ebrahim Khodabandeh, a former PMOI member, was reportedly returned to Iran in 2003 and forced to cooperate with MOIS.[7][8][5] Amnesty International released a statement the same year saying requesting confirmation of Khodabandeh’s whereabouts.[9] Ebrahim Khodabandeh is currently CEO of the Nejat Society,[3][10] and provides commentary for Iranian media including Tehran Times.[11]
Controversies
editRobin Corbett, Baron Corbett of Castle Vale describes Nejat Society as a front organization that spreads misinformation.[4][12]
French-Iranian journalist Armin Arefi said he was put in contact with Nejat Society to write "an article smearing the MEK’s image in France".[13] According to the National Council of Resistance of Iran, Nejat "was created by the MOIS for the express purpose of conveying propaganda in the guise of disclosures from persons who have “escaped” the Resistance movement."[14]
References
edit- ^ Costigan, Sean S.; Gold, David, eds. (2007). Terrornomics. Taylor & Francis. pp. 65–67, 300. ISBN 978-0-7546-4995-3.
- ^ "Nejat Society". Nejatngo. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ a b "The Risk of Terrorist Actions and Intelligence Operations of the Iranian Security Apparatus against the Iranian Opposition in Exile in 2022" (PDF). ESISC European Strategic Intelligence and Security Center. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Letter from the Lord Corbett of Castle Vale, Chairman". Parliament.UK. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Disinformation Campaign in Overdrive: Iran's VEVAK in High-Gear". Global Politician. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "The Risk of Terrorist Actions and Intelligence Operations of the Iranian "Security" Apparatus against the Iranian Opposition in Exile in 2022" (PDF). European Strategic Intelligence and Security Center. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Iranian Refugees". UK Parliament. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security: A profile (PDF). Library of Congress (Report). Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ ""Disappearance"/ Possible forcible return" (PDF). Amnesty International. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Ebrahim Khodabandeh". Nejatngo. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "MKO is a threat to host countries: NGO leader". Tehran Times. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "British Parliamentary Committee for Iran Freedom" (PDF). British Parliamentary Committee. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "The Risk of Terrorist Actions and Intelligence Operations of the Iranian "Security" Apparatus against the Iranian Opposition in Exile in 2022" (PDF). European Strategic Intelligence and Security Center. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Former Iranian Intelligence Operative's Letter Highlights Need for Proactive Western Policies". National Council of Resistance of Iran. Retrieved 16 June 2024.