In examining the eight Islamic Republic parliaments, from the very first Parliament, which included only four women, despite the historic role that women played in the success of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, to the fourth one, in which a record 14 women became lawmakers, and then to the sixth Parliament, which did the most […]
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Iran: Wave of arrests in run up to parliamentary elections
Amnesty International – The arrests indicate that the Iranian authorities are once again choosing to restrict freedom of expression and association in an apparent attempt to disrupt public discourse and potential criticism of the authorities’ record in various spheres including human rights and economic performance in advance of the start of the election campaign.
Sunni Parliamentary Faction Objects to Ethnic and Religious Discrimination in Letter to Ayatollah Khamenei
In a letter addressed to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, Sunni members of the Iranian Parliament asked for an end to discrimination against Sunnis, an end to religious limitations for Sunnis, and permission to construct a mosque in Tehran.
Election roll for parliamentary elections drops by 30%
The number of candidates registered in Iran’s upcoming parliamentary elections has dropped by 30 percent from previous elections.
Report: Iranian reformists will run in March 2012 parliamentary elections
The Washington Post – A report quotes Iran’s former president as predicting pro-reform figures will run in the next election. The report by the semiofficial Mehr news agency Monday quoted Mohammad Khatami as saying reformists will not boycott the March 2012 parliamentary elections. Khatami has emerged as a leader of the reform movement.
Critics barred from covering parliamentary news
Reporters who have published critical views of Parliament’s actions are being barred from further access to parliamentary sessions, an Iranian news website reports.
Challengers of 2009 election banned from parliamentary elections
Iran’s Guardian Council announced that anyone who was actively involved in the post-election protests of 2009 will be barred from participating in the coming parliamentary elections.
Reformist parties banned from parliamentary elections
Iranian Elections Headquarters announced that Iran’s three main reformist organizations are banned from the upcoming parliamentary elections.
“Perpetrators” in social insecurity were introduced
Some of Iran’s most powerful officials are blaming foreign elements and the media for a rising crime rate and a lack of public safety.