Monday, December 28, 2009

Iranian Government Strikes Back Against Opponents



Mousavi Supporters Say Iran Ordered Murder Of His Nephew -- Christian Science Monitor

A spokesman for Mir Hossein Mousavi, the former presidential candidate and Iran Green Movement leader, charged that the murder of Mousavi's nephew on Sunday was a targeted assassination designed to send a message to the political reformist.


A spokesman for Mir Hossein Mousavi, the head of Iran’s opposition "Green Movement," blamed the Islamic Republic for the killing of the former presidential candidate's nephew on Sunday. The spokesman alleged it was a targeted assassination.

Seyd Ali Mousavi, the nephew, was shot through the heart, according to Mohsen Makhmalbaf, a political spokesman for Mr. Mousavi who lives in exile in Paris. He said that Mr. Mousavi had been threatened before his murder to cease his political activities.

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More News On The Unrest In Iran

Seyed Ali Mousavi, opposition leader’s nephew, may have been targeted -- Times Online
Hardliners seize Mousavi corpse as Iran regime hits back -- Times Online
Iran opposition leader Karroubi attacked: website -- AFP
Iran’s Opposition Wields Stones and Cameras -- New York Times
Iran regime tries to stamp out protests with show of force -- The Guardian
Obama demands freedom for Iran protesters -- AFP
Obama, Merkel condemn crackdown on Iranian protests -- CNN
Obama Offers Rhetorical Support to Iran Protesters -- Is It Enough? -- FOX News
Recent protests point to more instability for Iran -- National Post
Ashura Violence Marks Turning Point For Opposition -- Radio Free Europe
Analysts see Iran at breaking point amid protests -- CNN
An Iranian Intifada? -- The Atlantic
On ‘Bloody Ashura,’ Iran’s Wired Opposition Hits Refresh -- The Danger Room

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