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| Khatami urges free election |
| 2010-05-23 |
| TEHRAN - Reformist former president Mohammad Khatami has reiterated a call for a free election, ahead of the first anniversary in June of the disputed presidential poll, a pro-reform website reported on Saturday. “Moving towards free and healthy elections as demanded by the spirit of the revolution is what the people want,' the opposition supporter was quoted as telling academics in a speech. Parlemannews.ir said he made his comments as a part of his “solution for the problems of the past year.' “Prisoners would be freed, creating a safe and free atmosphere within legal boundaries which would include having a free press and allowing gatherings and political parties,' Khatami was quoted as saying. At the start of the new Iranian year in March, he called for “preparing the ground for healthy elections.' |
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #1 What's this guy's deal. I don't recall him being worried about any 'free election' when he was prez. |
| Posted by: bigjim-CA 2010-05-23 02:19 |