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The ballot box
Majlis elections mark new era
Written and Photographed by Dokhi Fassihian
February 21, 2000
The Iranian
There is excitement on the streets of Tehran. Democracy has arrived
with a vengeance. All over town, people are talking about the latest results
of Friday's vote and making predictions for the final makeup of Iran's
sixth Majles. In taxis, homes, restaurants, and parties, politics rules
supreme.
In a stunning victory, reformists belonging to the Islamic Iran Participation
Front (pro-Khatami factions) have swept Tehran, Mashad, Esfehan and Shiraz
and other major cities. Following in second place are independent candidates,
and coming in last with a small minority are the conservatives >>>
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Now comes the hard part for Iran reformers
By Jonathan Lyons
TEHRAN, Feb 21 (Reuters) - For President Mohammad Khatami and his reformist
allies, big winners in Iran's parliamentary polls, now comes the hard part:
satisfying years of pent-up demand for profound social, cultural and political
change.
On the face of it, Friday's general election could not have gone better
for the reformist camp.
But analysts say transforming this mandate into fundamental reform within
the Islamic system will prove far more difficult >>>
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Nabard-e Khalq
What does the radical left think of the Majlis elections? >>>
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More Letters
* He will be missed
Sanam Ansari and Parasto Saadat
write: We wanted to inform you of the recent death of Nader Naderpour,
a well-known comtemporary poet and writer. Mr. Naderpour was a well-known
member of our community and held many poetry sessions at UCLA. His poetry
and words have touched us all and have served as true inspiration for many.
His work covered many subjects making him admirable to a wide audience
of Iranians and non-Iranians. His will truly be missed and his work will
continue to serve educational and inspirational purposes to all who encounter
any of his pieces. We give our condolences to his family and wish them
all the best.
* Is there a solution?
Kianoush N. writes: I am a sixteen year old student in Seattle,
Washington. And, "beh omid khoda", I will go to college next
year in New York or Washington D.C.
My family and I have visited Iran eight or nine times since we first
came here in 1985. Until this past summer, Iran was heaven to me. All my
cousins and family would surround me when I visited. We would go to Shomaal
and eat balaal kabaab shodeh by the Caspian or play takhteh in my uncle's
comfortable villa. And of course, my girl cousins and I would go on our
daily pesar-bazai adventures : )
But this year, I experienced a different side of Iran. My cousins and
a couple of our friends were walking in the street when we were confronted
by the Komiteh. They harrassed us for almost an hour, threatening that
the minibus was on its way to take us to the Kalantaari. At one point,
I started crying, which was even more humiliating >>>
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* Enjoyed Moonlight
Mcharry writes: I
enjoyed reading [Gina Nahai's "Moonlight
on the Avenue of Faith"]. I would like to know more about the
author's interest in Magical Realism.
Celebration: Charshanbeh Soori!
The Association of Iranians in Washington State would like to invite
you to the following events in our community in Seattle: 1) Charshanbeh
Soori. It's a FREE event! Tuesday night March 14th, 2000 at 6:30 PM. 2)
For the occasion of Norooz, Shamaie-Zadeh will present a concert on Monday
March 20th, 2000 >>>
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Tehran joyous but calm as reformers romp
to victory
TEHRAN,
Feb 21 (AFP) - By previous standards of celebration, Tehran residents have
been relatively subdued as Iranian reformers romped to victory at the polls,
but no less joyous. When President Mohammad Khatami was elected in 1997,
"it was so unexpected, we danced. When Iran beat the United States
(in the 1998 World Cup), there was an explosion of fierce national pride.
We were a reborn country," said 35-year-old draughtsman Iradj Tabei
>>> FULL TEXT
Iran upholds death sentence on student
leader in riots
TEHRAN, Feb 21 (AFP) - Iran's courts have upheld the death
sentence on a student leader found guilty of instigating deadly riots in
Tehran last year, a newspaper reported Monday. The courts upheld the sentence
against Akbar Mohammadi, one of three students sentenced to die for their
role in July's disturbances, the Asr-e-Azadegan paper said.
Reformers win the battle, but voters say:
show us the money
TEHRAN,
Feb 21 (AFP) - All the votes have yet to be counted but Iranian reformers
are quickly learning one of the oldest lessons of democracy in the book:
the people don't stay happy for too long >>> FULL TEXT
Abdollah Nuri hails landslide victory in
Iran
TEHRAN,
Feb 21 (AFP) - The landslide victory of Iranian reformers in last week's
parliamentary elections will save the Islamic regime, their jailed standard-bearer,
former interior minister Abdollah Nuri, said Monday >>> FULL TEXT
US welcomes "historic" Iranian
vote showing support for greater freedom
WASHINGTON,
Feb 21 (AFP) - The United States on Monday welcomed results of the Iranian
vote showing the people "overwhelmingly" support greater freedom
and openness. "The results are of course not final but all indications
are that this election is an event of historic proportions," US State
Department spokesman James Rubin said in a statement >>> FULL TEXT
European countries hail Iran election results
Feb
21 (AFP) - European countries Monday hailed the sweeping victory of reformist
candidates in elections to the Tehran parliament as a positive step in Iran's
development, but reactions from its Arab neighbours were conspicuous by
their absence >>> FULL TEXT
Naderpour
Feb 20, (Par Daily) - The poet Nader Naderpour passed away in Los
Angeles Sunday >>> FULL TEXT IN PERSIAN
Hotels?
Tehran (Hamshahri) - Historic estates in various parts of the country
will be turned into "hotels" -- a great idea to attract tourists
>>> FULL TEXT IN PERSIAN
Music & religion
Tehran (Asr-e Azadegan) - Music is not against religion, says Culture
Minister Ataollah Mohajerani. Is there a debate going on, still? >>>
FULL TEXT IN PERSIAN
Actor
Tehran (Iran daily) - Mehdi Fathi won the best supporting male
actor award at the Fajr film festival for his performance in Masoud Kimiaie's
"Eteraaz". An interview >>> FULL TEXT IN PERSIAN
Off to Cyprus
Tehran (Iran Varzeshi) - The national soccer team will set up its
next training camp in Cyprus in three weeks or so. They will get ready for
preliminary Asian Cup matches in Syria >>> FULL TEXT IN PERSIAN
Youth
Tehran (Iran Varzeshi) - Mehdi Monajadi, the coach of the national
youth soccer team is looking for stronger and more experienced platers.
The Asian championships are not too far off >>> FULL TEXT IN PERSIAN
Problems?
Tehran (Iran Varzeshi) - Senior managers at Persepolis claim there
are no internal problems, no arguments between players and coaches, but
>>> FULL TEXT IN PERSIAN
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Quote Unquote
New era
It is an intense happiness. For me and my family, it is a second revolution.
We want to finish this chapter of our history and start a new era. Now it's
possible.
-- Iradj Tabei, 35-year-old draughtsman
AFP
February 21, 2000
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