Mahsa Amini's death: The systematic killing of Kurds by the Iranian regime
September 21, 2022, 12:21 pm

Mahsa Amini's death: The systematic killing of Kurds by the Iranian regime

Zara Saleh1

Another new crime committed by the Iranian regime against humanity that shocked the Iranian people after the death of a Kurdish woman in Tehran. A 22-year-old Kurd Mahsa Amini (Jina- her Kurdish name), was killed by "morality police"-one of the military wings of the Iran's Revolutionary Guards- after she was brutally beaten and tortured. The sectarian "morality police" in Iran capital Tehran had arrested Mahsa over not complying hijab's law when she was visiting Tehran with her family whose came from Kurdistan province. After her arrest, the Kurdish young girl Mahsa Amini was violently detained and took to morality police's van on 13th September, following after, she was then discharged from the police station and was in coma situation by ambulance to the hospital and she died later there. However, the Iran's morality police has denied the death of Mahsa Amini despite the clear evidence of the crime by referring her death to heart attack reason, despite the bone fracture, brain edema that showed in Mahsa Amini's head after she had a CT scan.

Such anti-humanity laws in Iran has become a fact after the so-called "Islamic revolution" in 1979 which led by Ayatollah Al-Khomeini. Added to that, the extremist and hard-line new Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has ordered such strict hijab legislation which is against women's rights. After the horrific killing of Mahsa Amini, and despite the Iranian regime's warning, tons of protests launched across the country and in Kurdistan province and in Mahsa's hometown Saqqez where she was buried. People started slogans against the Iranian regime and called out for the "death to the dictator". Demonstrators in the Kurdish region removed the posters of the Iranian dictator Ayatollah Khamenei from some buildings and called for general strike in Kurdish areas.

As a result of the series of protests in Tehran and in various Kurdish and Iranian regions, the head of the morality police of Greater Iran Col Ahmed Mirzaei was suspended from his post. During the protests five civilians were killed and dozens were injured after the Iranian security forces open fire against demonstrators according to Hengaw, the Kurdish Human Rights Group, and tens of protesters had been arrested. Moreover, the death of Mahsa Amini has been condemned by the United States of America as well and her death has been described by US officials as an "appalling and egregious affront to human rights,”. Whereas the EU spokesman called the Iranian regime to "ensure the fundamental rights of its citizens".

In New York, where the terrorist President Ebrahim Raisi will have a speech during the UN assembly, the US should transfer its condemn into practices regarding the accountability of Tehran's regime. Biden's administration should also pay attention to the human rights in Iran, not only to run out over signing the nuclear deal with such regime that is well-known as the fundamental source of terrorism.

BY: Zara Saleh

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the company’s headquarters in the Seef District.
During the meeting, shareholders approved all items listed on the agenda, including the ratification of the minutes of the previous AGM held on 26 March 2024. The session reviewed and approved the Board’s Annual Report on the company’s activities and financial performance for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2024, and the shareholders expressed their satisfaction with the company’s operational and financial results during the reporting period.
The meeting also reviewed the Independent External Auditor’s Report on the company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. Subsequently, the shareholders approved the audited financial statements for the fiscal year. Based on the Board’s recommendation, the shareholders approved the distribution of a cash dividend equivalent to 10% of the paid-up share capital.
Furthermore, the shareholders endorsed the allocation of a total amount of BD 172,500 as remuneration to the members of the Board for the year ended 31 December 2024, subject to prior clearance by related authorities.
The extension of the current composition of the Board was approved, which includes ten members and one CBB observer, for a further six-month term, expiring in September 2025, pending no objection from the CBB.
The meeting reviewed and approved the Corporate Governance Report for 2024, which affirmed the company’s full compliance with the corporate governance directives issued by the CBB and other applicable regulatory frameworks. The AGM absolved the Board Members of liability for any of their actions during the year ending on 31st December 2024, in accordance with the Commercial Companies Law.
In alignment with regulatory requirements, the session approved the reappointment of Ernst & Young (EY) as the company’s External Auditors for the fiscal year 2025, covering both the parent company and its subsidiaries—Sinnad and Bahrain FinTech Bay. The Board was authorised to determine the external auditors’ professional fees, subject to approval from the CBB, and the meeting concluded with a discussion of any additional issues as per Article (207) of the Commercial Companies Law.
Speaking on the company’s performance, Mr. Mohamed Al Bastaki, Chairman BENEFIT , stated: “In terms of the financial results for 2024, I am pleased to say that the year gone by has also been proved to be a success in delivering tangible results. Growth rate for 2024 was 19 per cent. Revenue for the year was BD 17 M (US$ 45.3 Million) and net profit was 2 Million ($ 5.3 Million).

Mr. Al Bastaki also announced that the Board had formally adopted a new three-year strategic roadmap to commence in 2025. The strategy encompasses a phased international expansion, optimisation of internal operations, enhanced revenue diversification, long-term sustainability initiatives, and the advancement of innovation and digital transformation initiatives across all service lines.
“I extend my sincere appreciation to the CBB for its continued support of BENEFIT and its pivotal role in fostering a stable and progressive regulatory environment for the Kingdom’s banking and financial sector—an environment that has significantly reinforced Bahrain’s standing as a leading financial hub in the region,” said Mr. Al Bastaki. “I would also like to thank our partner banks and valued customers for their trust, and our shareholders for their ongoing encouragement. The achievements of 2024 set a strong precedent, and I am confident they will serve as a foundation for yet another successful and impactful year ahead.”
Chief Executive of BENEFIT; Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi commented, “The year 2024 represented another pivotal chapter in BENEFIT ’s evolution. We achieved substantial progress in advancing our digital strategy across multiple sectors, while reinforcing our long-term commitment to the development of Bahrain’s financial services and payments landscape. Throughout the year, we remained firmly aligned with our objective of delivering measurable value to our shareholders, strategic partners, and customers. At the same time, we continued to play an active role in enabling Bahrain’s digital economy by introducing innovative solutions and service enhancements that directly address market needs and future opportunities.”
Mr. AlJanahi affirmed that BENEFIT has successfully developed a robust and well-integrated payment network that connects individuals and businesses across Bahrain, accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies in the banking and financial services sector and reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a growing fintech hub, and added, “Our achievements of the past year reflect a long-term vision to establish a resilient electronic payment infrastructure that supports the Kingdom’s digital economy. Key developments in 2024 included the implementation of central authentication for open banking via BENEFIT Pay”
Mr. AlJanahi concluded by thanking the Board for its strategic direction, the company’s staff for their continued dedication, and the Central Bank of Bahrain, member banks, and shareholders for their valuable partnership and confidence in the company’s long-term vision.