Iran's reformists wait for official permission

Iran News 18 December 2009 10:41 (UTC +04:00)

"We have appealed to the relevant governmental structures for an official permission to hold peaceful rally and we are waiting for a response," Leader of the Iranian reformists Mir Hussein Mousavi was quoted as saying by the Iranian Kələmə website.

According to Former Presidential Candidate Mousavi, he, Mehdi Karroubi and the Society of Fighting Clergy appealed with a request to hold a peaceful rally against the government.

After the presidential elections in Iran June 12, the opposition announced rigging the voting results. Reformist candidates Mir Hussein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi have reported extensive fraud in the elections.

Observers say the protests, which began in Iran after the elections have become the largest since the 1979 Islamic revolution. They arrested hundreds of political activists and killed dozens of civilians.

Discontent against the regime of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad continues in Iran. The opposition is preparing for even more ambitious actions, to be held during the mourning ceremonies in the Maharram month.

Criticizing the government for trying to intimidate people and sow fear, Mousavi said that people need security.

Try Trend Premium for 1$
Latest

Latest