Category - President Ahmadinejad

Tens of thousands mobilising for human rights in Iran

staff writers — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:00:44 +0100

Thousands of activists worldwide will participate in a Global Day of Action on 25 July, to demonstrate international solidarity with those whose human rights are being abused in Iran.

Responding to the situation in Iran

S. Shalom et al — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:22:33 +0100

The recent elections in Iran have thrown up a host of vital questions about fraud, human rights, people power, opposition to theocracy, international solidarity, the role of the United States, and more. In this Q and A, reproduced on Ekklesia with the agreement of the US-based Campaign for Peace and Democracy, these questions are explored from the perspective of understanding and responding to the situation in Iran - and in particular support for the large number of Iranians seeking self-determination and justice rather than repression and dictatorship.

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Tehran Christian says Iran needs positive response to protests

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:23:45 +0100

Iran's leadership needs to respond to the mass demonstrations against disputed presidential elections or face greater problems in the future, says a Protestant pastor in Tehran.

New wave of protests, repression and cyber-action in Iran

staff writers — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:23:35 +0100

Following the hundreds of thousands who took to the streets yesterday, a new wave of protests has begun in Iran about claims of election fixing and lack of freedom. Amid a state clamp-down, the internet is being used to assist protesters.

Iran election doubts bring thousands out in protest

Agencies — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:59:21 +0100

Tens of thousands of opposition supporters have come out onto the streets in Iran to protest against what they see as 'fixed' elections. The government is arresting and imprisoning opponents and human rights activists.

Hopes continue for anti-racism gathering in spite of Ahmadinejad row

staff writers — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:10:43 +0100

In spite of a massive row over Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech, the United Nations global anti-racism conference could still avoid failure, according to NGOs and campaigners.

Iranian president asks Bush, what would Jesus do?

staff writers — Thu, 11 May 2006 12:00:00 +0100

The White House has publicly dismissed an extraordinary letter from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad which challenges President George W. Bushís attachment to Christian values by time-and-again asking how his warlike actions square up with the teachings of Jesus.