Hamid Salavatinejad has been arrested by security forces and transferred to an unknown location.After four days of incarceration, there has been no news on the condition of student activist Hamid Salavatinejad.
Category: Sufi news
Iran warns NATO against entering Syria “quagmire”
Iran warned NATO on Sunday against any temptation to intervene in Syria, saying that rather than the defeating a regime it would be bogged down in a “quagmire” similar to Iraq or Afghanistan.
Intimidatin Gonabadi Dervishes of Ghoochan City for Holding Fetr Prayers.
Security forces wanted dervishes of Ghoochan not to hold Fetr Holiday prayers by summoning the Majles holder of the city.
Ardeshir Amir Arjomand: “A Regime Facing a Legitimacy Crisis Will Even Transform Dialogue Over a Drying Lake Into A Matter of National Security”
Sunday August 28th, 2011 – [Kalame] Ardeshir Amir Arjomand, spokesperson for the Coordination Council of the Green Path of Hope and senior adviser to Mir Hossein Mousavi criticized the recent heavy security atmosphere in Orumieh and Tabriz and the regime’s illegal handling of the peaceful protests of the citizens expressing their frustration regarding the […]
Protest in defense of drying lake turns violent in Iran
Yesterday(August 27, 2011) the quiet city of Orumiyeh became turbulent for a few hours. The city lies near lake Orumiyeh (in the Azerbaijan province), one of the largest lakes in the middle east. The important body of water is drying up due to neglect by Iranian authorities.
Names of 27 Political Prisoners Freed From Prison on the Eve of Eide Fetr,the Holidays Marking the End of Ramadan Published
Sunday August 27th, 2011 – Kaleme reports that a number of political prisoners were released from prison on the eve of Eide Fetr [Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan].
Political Activists Arrested in Ardabil
On Sunday, August 28, 2011, intelligence and security agents stormed Abbas Lasani’s place of business. During this raid, a number of guests were beaten and detained. Abbas Lasani is an Azerbaijani political activist and leader.
Syrian forces deploy as Iran boosts regime
AP – Syrian security forces fanned out in flashpoint cities nationwide Saturday to crush protests against President Bashar Assad as the country’s powerful ally Iran warned of an unprecedented regional crisis if there is a power vacuum in Damascus.
Thousands march to India Gate to celebrate ‘victory’
‘Anna has pulled off a miracle’, was the unanimous cry from Hazare supporters who thronged the India Gate in thousands following anti-corruption crusader’s call to celebrate their victory.
Lawyer for 2 American Hikers Jailed in Iran Submits Appeal
The lawyer for two American men sentenced to 8-year prison sentences on charges of espionage and illegal entry says he has filed an appeal.