An Iranian economist who criticized government-subsidy cuts by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s administration has been sentenced to one year in prison.
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Iranian security forces delay burial of activist
Iranian security forces held up the burial of Reza Hoda Saber this morning, surrounding the family and mourners in anticipation of outbursts of protest against the death of the jailed activist, an opposition website reports.
U.S. Condemns Death Of Iranian Activist
The U.S. State Department has condemned the death of an Iranian activist during her father’s funeral,saying the death was the result of “reprehensible actions” by Iranian security forces.
Lawyer For Iranian Sufi Dervishes Detained
Iranian Lawyer Farshid Yadollahi, who is representing Mostafa Daneshjou. Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty May 19, 2011 A lawyer who has represented Sufi dervishes pressured by Iranian authorities has been detained at his office in northern Iran, RFE/RL’s Radio Farda reports.