Imprisoned lawyer Mohammad Seifzadeh appeared in court to defend himself against charges of “collusion and assembly against national security,” he wrote in a letter published September 29 on Kaleme website. Though judicial officials had told his family they planned on closing the case against him if he appeared in court, his wife and lawyer […]
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Khatami calls for action after “great harm” of last 8 years
Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami said in a speech on September 13 that there is not much time to remedy the “great harm” Iran has suffered in the past eight years. The Kaleme website reports that Khatami said: “If we cannot remedy at least some of the major problems in the economy, international relations […]
Khatami renews call for release of opposition leaders
Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami has once again called for the release of political prisoners. Kaleme reports that Khatami told a meeting of student representatives from across the country: “We hope that the outcome of the election will be an end to all political arrests and a release of political prisoners.” ILNA also reports […]
Ahmadinejad administration urged to help release prisoners
Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami has called on the Ahmadinejad administration to make efforts to release political prisoners and leave behind a “positive legacy.” Speaking to a group of student activists on July 3, Khatami said: “These things have happened during the tenure of this administration whether they wanted it or not. They can […]
Former president visits convicted human rights lawyer
Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami has visited human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who is currently on leave from Evin Prison. Sotoudeh is serving a six-year sentence for “acting against national security, propaganda against the regime and membership in the Human Rights Defenders Centre.” As well, she is banned from practicing law and traveling abroad […]
Former president calls on Supreme Leader to help Rohani
Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami has called on Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei to assist new president Hassan Rohani to realize the promises made to the people. Khatami’s office website reports that the former president told a Tehran University student association: “The president can be successful if he works in coordination with the leader. […]