News Update - October 21, 2009

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Mostafa Tajzadeh tells his wife he is unaware of the process of his case (Farsi) | تاج‌زاده: فرصت شنیدن حرف‌های ماهم برای مردم پیش خواهد آمد/حق وتوی جنتی و همکارانش بزرگترین بدعت در انقلاب است
Summary by anonymous: Mostafa Tajzadeh, former deputy Interior minister and senior member of Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution Organisation who has been detained since the disputed presidential election in June, in a visit with his wife said that he is unaware of the pr...ocess of his case and emphasized that he has not done anything illegal, so he is ready to face the court PUBLICLY. He was also briefed by his wife about the false accusations made against him by the coup administration’s propaganda. In reaction he calmly and with confidence responded: “Let them say whatever they want in an unchallenged environment and in our absence; there is no doubt that there will be an opportunity for the people to hear our side of the story too! "

The effect of the Green Movement (Farsi) | انتشار بی سابقه اعلامیه های 13 آبان در سطح تهران
Summary by anonymous: It seems like despite the announcement of heavy prison sentences for the political activists, the activities of the Green movement not only have not decreased but are being followed more publicly and extensively. After the presence of Green movement ...in front of Keyhan Newspaper (Coup government’s propaganda) booth in press exhibition in Tehran on Oct. 20th, there have been reports that these days some young members of Green movement are distributing hand outs in the crowded parts of the city inviting people for the next major protest on Nov. 4th.

Iran's Biggest Worry: Growing Ethnic Conflict

The Return of Ayatollah Montazeri (Farsi) | بازگشت آیت الله منتظری

Iran, world powers agree to draft deal on uranium

Iran promises "good news" on nuclear achievements

Mr. Mohajerani goes to Washington

A Green Ayatollah’s Fatwa Against Nukes

Pakistan Says Will Help Iran Find Bomb Culprits

IDF, US forces launch major joint air drills

International Book Fair in Frankfurt Germany

Iran nuclear fuel deal 'agreed'

Iran Keeps Obama Waiting on Nuclear Deal

Iran agrees to ship out enriched uranium to Russia

Most Kahrizak defendants released on bail

Shadi Sadr wins 2009 Human Rights Defenders Tulip Award

From Misc. Sources

- On October, 21 2009 workers of a pipe-making plant in Ahvaz went on strike over not being pad for ten months. People who don't work at the plant also came to join them in support, and chanted "Coup government, resign, resign," "Either justice or death," “Ya Hossein, Mir Hossein," and "God is great" slogans. Even though there's no report on any clashes, Basijis were present and confiscated cellphones from people recording the events.

- Mohamad Mostafaei, Behnoud's lawyer has set up an account to raise diyyah (blood money) to help save the lives of other people, who have been sentenced to death for crimes committed under the age of 18. His blog can be found here.

- Five other people were hanged in Evin prison today.

- Yesterday, six students were suspended from Sharif University for their involvement in protests against the regime.

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