While in the past months, the Intelligence apparatuses were trying to encourage the Reformists (in a controlled and ineffective manner) to participate in the upcoming presidential election, yet, a large number of activists have recently been summoned and threatened that they should refrain from any campaign activities. Otherwise, they should […]
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Jailed activist warns of “election coup” in the making
With the next Iranian presidential election slated for June of 2013, Mostafa Tajzadeh, a jailed political activist and prominent reformist, has warned of another “election coup” being in the works.
Fate uncertain for Iranian reformist congress
Mohammad Khatami has called on Islamic Republic authorities to allow reformists to hold their congress.
Cleric wants protesters barred from election
Senior Cleric Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati says those who protested against the 2009 presidential election result in Iran should not be allowed to participate in the 2013 election.
Conservative figure raises return of opposition leaders
A senior member of Iran’s conservative faction says the Islamic Republic system is prepared to accept opposition leaders MirHosein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi if they recant from the position they took following the 2009 elections.
Four Post Election Detainees Summoned to Serve Their Sentences at Evin Prison
The following four individuals arrested following the 2009 rigged presidential elections. have been summoned to serve out their sentences at Evin prison:
Morsi Wins Egypt’s Presidential Election
Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi has been declared the winner of Egypt’s presidential run-off.
Iran to confront pre-election opposition protest
(Reuters) – Iranian authorities will crack down this week on any public protest against the year-long house arrest of opposition leaders, Mirhossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karoubi, an official was quoted as saying on Sunday.
Intelligence Minister warns against election turmoil
ran’s Intelligence Minister has warned the public that the country’s “enemies” are trying to disrupt the coming elections.
Election nominees approved after initial disqualification
A number of conservative MPs who were deemed ineligible to run in the coming parliamentary elections, with speculation that it was due to their criticism of the current administration, have now been approved as candidates.