Six Gonabadi dervishes resident of Kavar town was tried in Branch 2 of Shiraz’s Revolutionary Court on charges of “Moharebeh” (fighting against God) and “carrying illegal weapon”.
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Labour activist Mehrdad Vaziri detained in Sanandaj
Iranian labour activist Mehrdad Vaziri has been arrested in Iran’s Kurdistan Province.
Two other Gonabadi Dervishes were arrested in Kavar
Today(2011/10/25) , Mr.Yahya Dehghan and Mr.Mehrdad Keshavars were arrested in Kavar town by the security forces.
Statement regarding the death of Dr. Mehrdad Mashayekhi
It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of our distinguished friend and colleague, the Iranian-American sociologist Dr. Mehrdad Mashayekhi. A prominent political analyst and public intellectual, Mehrdad Mashayekhi died Wednesday October 5, 2011, at his home in Vienna, Virginia.
Three State Media Journalists Arrested In Iran
Three Iranian journalists working for state media outlets are reported have been arrested in recent weeks, RFE/RL’s Radio Farda reports.