Maziyar Bizhani
Maziar Bijani (born 1973) is a cartoonist who publishes in Iranian newspapers such as Kayhan. He is known for his bitter criticism of reformers and pro-Western capitalists. Before becoming a cartoonist, he studied politics. Bijani's work has been featured in various websites promoting Palestinian resistance to the Israeli occupation. He has been accused of anti-semitism.[1]
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On September 26, 2008, Iran released a satirical book of cartoons on the Holocaust illustrated by Bizhani.[2] The book's release was celebrated as part of Iran's Quds Day. In August 2010, the website Holocartoons was launched. The website contains illustrations from the book.[3]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Iran Holocaust-denying website angers Israel". Tabnak.ir. August 5, 2010. Archived from the original on April 18, 2012.
- ^ "Holocaust-Satire-Book on AlQuds-Day". M.A.Ramin. October 10, 2008.
- ^ "Iran launches cartoon website aimed at questioning the Holocaust". Haaretz. August 5, 2010.
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