Monday, September 6, 2010

News Update - September 05, 2010

LiveBlog: Iran Quds Day Protests 2010

Petitions:


Release human rights lawyer, Nasrin Sotoudeh, in Iran!


News Links


Ultra Hardline Mullah Ahmad Jannati in a Coma


What happened to Mousavi and Rahnavard on Ghods day (Farsi)


Prisoner Mohsen Beikvand Murdered in Rajai Shahr Prison


Latest News on Political Prisoner Ali Saremi: Interrogated for Speaking Out, New Case Suspected


Shiva Nazar Ahari’s Lawyer Concerned About Her Verdict on the Charge of Moharebeh (English and Farsi)


“The Police Are Afraid to Tackle the Ruffians,” Says Karroubi’s Son


Student activist Younes Soleimani has been tortured in a prison in Tabriz
(Farsi)


Son of Iranian woman sentenced to stoning appeals to pope


Rigths group says Iran leader responsible for Karroubi's life


Mir Hossein Mousavi and Zahra Rahnavard Meet with Mehdi Karroubi


Vatican: stoning in Iran adultery case 'brutal'


Vatican says in touch with Iran over stoning case


Iran: Ayatollah Dastgheib returns to Qoba Mosque after attacks


Twitter


- RajaNews quoting Guardian Council's Spokesman is denying reports of Janati in coma saying he is in complete health.


- Mohamad Mostafaie on his website denies Sakineh Ashtiani has been sentenced to additional 99 lashings.


- Appeals Court in Mazandaran has upheld the prison & lashing sentences of 10 Mazandaran Uni students.


- Rahman Yaghoubi, Ali Abbasi ,Ali Donyari, Shavaneh Merikhi & Maziyar Yazdani have been sentenced to 6 months & 15 lashings each.


- Alireza Kiyani former Chair of Mazandaran U Islamic Assoc has been sentenced to 8 months & 75 lashings.


- Mazandaran Uni student Ashkan Zahabian has been sentenced to 6 months in prison for anti national sec acts.


- Mazandaran Uni studets Milad Houseini, Siyavash Safafi, Ali Nazari, have been sentenced to 6 months & 15 lashings each.


- Foreign Ministry has reacted to Palestinian Spokesman's statement about Ahmadinejad.


- FM Spokesman said the Palestinian Spokesman should be more careful choosing his words.


- Sanandaj Azad Uni student Azad Kamangar was arrested by Intel agents 2 days ago. His whereabouts are unknown.


- In a statement Sepah has denied any involvement in the attacks on Karoubi saying they were done by independent people.


- Regime critique Ayatolah Broujerdi in Evin suffering from vision problem & is almost blind, treatment has been denied.


- Death sentence of Kurdish political prisoner Habibolah Golparipour has been upheld by the Supreme Court.


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Sunday, September 5, 2010

News Update - September 04, 2010

LiveBlog: Iran Quds Day Protests 2010

News Links


Palestinian leader blasts Ahmadinejad over Mideast peace comments


Prominent human rights lawyer arrested in Tehran


Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani to be lashed over newspaper photograph


It's time for Obama to support a UN rights monitor on Iran


Shiva Nazar Ahari’s Mother Hopes For An Acquittal


Father of Salman Sima, student activist, summoned to Revolutionary Court
(Farsi)


Khabaronline reporting Participation Front (Reform) plotting Karoubi assassination (Farsi)


International campaign for release of Iranian activist


Photo report of attack on Ghoba mosque (Farsi)


“The Police Is Afraid To Tackle The Ruffians,” Says Karroubi’s Son


Neocons Hope Israel Will Start a Fire the U.S. Will Be Forced to Put Out


The Appeals Court Sentenced Mohammadreza Rashad to 2 Years of Suspended Imprisonment


Mohsen Abdi’s 2 Year Prison Sentence


Twitter


- Blogger & student activist Rahim Hemati has been sentenced to 3 yrs, he has 20 days to appeal his sentence.


- 2 yr sentence of Hamedan Bo-Ali Sina Uni student Mohsen Abdi has been upheld by Court of Appeals.


- Khatami in a phone conversation with Mehdi Karroubi strongly condemned attacks on his house.


- Kamran Assa will stand trial Sun 9/5 on bunch of bogus charges. Kamran's brother Kianoush was killed last summer.


- There are unconfirmed reports of arrest of attorney Nasrin Sotoodeh. She was summoned to Evin Court today.


- 50 days now since Evin political prisoners phone contact with their families have been cutoff.


- Karoubi supporters Hadi Shirpour & his wife were arrested Fri as they were watching the attack on Karoui's home.


- Basiji thugs pulled the chador off Mrs. Shirpour & attacked her & beat her.


- Mrs. Shirpour's husband who acted in defense of his wife was also attacked & beaten.


- Police at the scene instead of coming to the defense of Mr. & Mrs. Shirpour joined in beating Mr. Shirpour.


- Both Mr. & Mrs. Shirpour were taken to the parked police van & were taken to Evin.


- Basij thugs were shooting at the people from the rooftop of Qoba mosque with pellet guns.


- Attack on Shiraz Qoba mosque was done by Bajij & hired Plainclothes, they attacked people during services.


- How IR media lies: Jahannews: Ayat Dastghaeiyb's followers injured regular people going to Qoba mosque.


- Safaei Farahani called home, is doing better after heart attack but is not allowed to say what hospital he is in.


- Student supporters of Karoubi letter was posted on Daneshjonews yesterday, have not seen anything about it anywhere else.


- Member of Committee of Human Rights Reporters Saeid Haeri went on trial today.


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Saturday, September 4, 2010

News Update - September 03, 2010

I'm very shocked by the amount of violence Basiji forces have used on Karroubi's home. I cannot fathom how anyone could behave like that and think what they're doing is for the good of anything or anyone. What also baffles me so much is that this same kind of violence was used in a mosque, of all places. It's a place where people gather to worship and nothing more...Are these thugs also not followers of Islam? If Khamenei is supposed to be a religious leader, why is he not only allowing, but ordering this violence? But in the end, all of the this violence show how scared he is...he's letting us all know what sad, pathetic, delusional and scared little old man he really is. His time as "leader" is almost up. Iran will be back in the hands of its people - whether Khamenei likes it or not. You can do it, everyone! I believe that you will be free someday!

LiveBlog: Iran Quds Day Protests 2010


Petitions:


Next Steps in Campaign to Free Sakineh and End Political Imprisonment, Torture and Execution in Iran


PEOPLE IN ALL COUNTRIES: Write to UN and to Your Foreign Minister/Secretary of State to Demand that Ahmadinejad be Barred from UN General Assembly Meeting


News Links


Leader Accountable for Violence Against Opposition Leaders


Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - September 03, 2010


Open Letter to Shiva Nazar Ahari by Colleague Parvaneh Vahidmanesh: “The Clearest Ideal”


Iran’s Anti-Israel Protest Reveals Regime Fearful of Domestic Opposition


Heavy Clashes at Qoba Mosque in Shiraz


Mail postcards in support of journalist & activist, Shiva Nazar Ahari


Karroubi’s Son: Attacks Are Supreme Leader’s Response to My Mother’s Letter


Heavy Security Presence in Tehran on Qods Day | Links to News on Karroubi Attack


Mousavi has announced he's ready to visit Karoubi's home


Mesbah Yazdi from Ayatollah Khamenei’s Office - Democracy and Human Rights Have No Place in Islamic Theology


A plea to free American hikers in Iran


Organized attacks on Karroubi condemned by groups and personalities


Iran Overview: “A Small Rally to Make More Enemies”


Iran Propaganda Special: The Green Sedition Festival


Ahmadinejad Promotes Mashaie, Despite Criticism


Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi banned from Venice film festival


Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani subjected to mock execution


191 “Fast-Breakers” Detained in Shiraz


Twitter


- Qods Day is finished & the Internet magically is working again.


- Etemad-Meli party (Karoubi): The attack on Karoubi's residence was supported by Police, Basij & Sepah forces.


- Unconfirmed reports of Shiraz Qoba Mosque under attack tonight again, thugs trowing stones at the mosque.


- Ayatollah Bayat-Zanjani called Karoubi giving him support & condemned the thug attacks on his residence.


- After 52 days on hunger strike, Arjang Davoudi is not able to walk, has vision problems & is barely able to speak.


Photos


More photos on the attack at Karroubi's home


Pix of people injured by regime thugs in Shiraz Quba Mosque


Photos and video of attack on Karoubi's (including bullet holes)


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Attack on Karroubi's home