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Oct. 9, 1998: the French government has imprisoned an Iranian opposition activist in Paris, allegedly on libel charges filed by the Islamic Republic of Iran's French embassy and by the Paris resident of the Iranian intelligence service. The Foundation has sent official inquiries to the Government of France, which until now have remained without a reply, as to the actual charges against Mr. Fahimi. Unofficially, the French say the activist from the Iranian People's Fedayeen Guerrillas, has been jailed for terrorist activities. While not supported the Fedayeen (or any other opposition group). FDI has protested the French action as incompatible with France's historic support for human rights. Today, the Fedayeen held a demonstration in front of the French embassy in Brussels, and are planning a series of similar actions in Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Madrid in the coming days.

Oct. 6, 1998: Despite President Khatami's repeated pledges to promote free speech and to respect the rights of Iranian minorities, recent actions by the Islamic Republic have sent disturbing signs that either Khatami has been disingenuous, or that he is powerless. The Iran Brief reports in its October 1998 issue on a series of attacks against Iranian journalists, and the recent spate of arrests of Iranian Baha'is.

August 13, 1998: Washington Times editorial by FDI Director, exposing the pro-regime political views of the new director of Radio Free Iran, the freedom radio funded by the U.S. Congress that begins broadcasting in Farsi from Prague in October.

July 30, 1997: In memorium: Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Rouhani. FDI mourns the death of one of Iran's most senior Shiite clerics, whose brother claims he was murdered by the regime because he failed to endorse clerical rule.

July 28, 1997: "Writer's fate tests Iran and Europe," editorial from the Wall Street Journal Europe by FDI Executive Director on the jailing of Iranian writer Faraj Sarkuhi and Khatemi's responsibility for his fate.

July 23, 1997: FDI Warns Congressmen about Iranian Mujahidin, a statement about the latest Congressional letter in support of the MEK. See also the full text of FDI's letter to Congressional signatories.

July 7, 1997: Secret document from May 1984, revealing Mohammad Khatemi's role in the Islamic Republic's international terrorism networks.

June 30, 1997: Newswire 50

Iranian writer Faraj Sarkuhi put on trial for espionage; regime releases new figures on prison population; Khatemi's cabinet; and more....

June 16, 1997:

Newswire 49
"Terrorism as Policy Tool," FDI testimony at Congressional hearing
Contrasting views on the Iranian elections from the Washington Institute on Near East Policy. David Menashri and Patrick Clawson
Decision Brief on Radio Free Iran and FDI from the Center for Security Policy .

June 6, 1997: "Vox Populi in Iran," Washington Post

June 3, 1997:

May 29, 1997: Newswire 48 and Human Rights Watch report on Iranian elections

May 29, 1997: Re-posted back issues of the FDI Newswire.

May 27, 1997: "Iran's Vote: A Good Start, Nothing More," Wall Street Journal-Europe (op-ed page), May 27, 1997, by Kenneth R. Timmerman

May 25, 1997: FDI statement on the Iranian presidential elections.

May 22, 1997:

May 19, 1997: Newswire 47

May 6, 1997: Created page with News on FDI Activities, and reformatted and posted back material, including:

Don't bomb Iran, FDI warns; target regime instead.
FDI replies to Mike Wallace and 60 Minutes
"Sanctions Working... " FDI replies to Henze/Winbush in the Wall Street Journal
Senators send FDI letter urging Clinton to Support Democracy in Iran
FDI's Rouhani received by State Department
Opposition leaders call for U.S. support
April 24, 1997: Newswire 44

May 5, 1997: "Islamic Republic of Iran Interest Section in Washington, DC, The IranBrief, May 5, 1997, and FDI Newswire 45

May 2, 1998: FDI board member Ayatollah Mehdi Rouhani welcomes Khatami, but warns U.S. government analysts of rushing into relations with the Tehran regime. See also the latest State Department report on Global terrorism.

April 24, 1997: FDI calls on Europe to reduce Iranian government intelligence presence. and Newswire 44

April 17, 1997: Newswire 43: Mykonos verdict handed down in Berlin on April 10. Stay tuned for the latest updates as we receive them. In the meantime, read Kenneth R. Timmerman's article in the April 10, 1997 edition of the Wall Street Journal Europe, "EU braces for Iranian terror."

April 10, 1997: FDI Statement on the Mykonos verdict in Berlin calls for reducing IRI diplomats in Europe

April 9, 1997: Newswire 42. Top stories: UN's Copithorne again condemns IRI human rights record... Fuel subsidies slashed ...Refugee details recent killings... Kurds claim massive poisoning

April 3, 1997: FDI replies to CBS 60 Minutes interview with Rafsanjani.

March 21, 1997: "Sanctions Working... " FDI replies to Paul Henze and Enders Winbush in the Wall Street Journal

Also available online: the just-issued U.S. State Department Human Rights Report on Iran; a press release reporting that FDI's Rouhani was received by State Department last month; and a new huamn rights action memorandum: "Sarkuhi arrest is slap in the face to Germany". .

December 4, 1996 Flash: Violent demonstrations reported in Kermanshah following the discovery of the body of a Sunni Muslim cleric who was believed to have been assassinated by government agents. Complete details are available in a special human rights action memorandum. Meanwhile, support for missing writer Faraj Sarkouhi grows.

December 3, 1996: FDI Newswire 29 is also now available from our Newsroom. Top stories: Human Rights "insult our Sacred Values"; INP calls for demonstration on Students Day; "Rafsanjani U" may be hit after President leaves office; and Too many VOA satellite dishes.

Also available in our Newsroom is an op-ed piece by FDI Executive Director Kenneth Timmerman which the Wall Street Journal published last week in its European edition: "Denmark Takes the Lead on Iran".

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