Tag Archives: Radio Farda

Zahra And Millions Like Her

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Abbas Djavadi

Zahra is a nurse working at the Beheshti Hospital in the central Iranian city of Isfahan. Both Zahra and her husband, Arash, a physiotherapist, work hard, with a lot of overtime, to provide for their two children. They complain about … Continue reading →

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Iran Is Likely To See A Harsher Crackdown

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Abbas Djavadi
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There are fears that the Iranian regime may intensify the crackdown on the opposition in the next few weeks. Six months after a rigged presidential election wherein Mahmud Ahmadinejad was hastily confirmed the winner, the resistance has not disappeared despite … Continue reading →

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Iran: The Media Can Make It!

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Abbas Djavadi
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 Speaking at a conference of Islamic countries’ national radio and TV networks, Iran’s President Mahmud Ahmadinejad recently said that the media are the main tool Western powers use to overthrow other governments. “Nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons are just a … Continue reading →

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Rosa and Amir

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Abbas Djavadi
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از خون جوانان وطن لاله دمیده They were young and vibrant. Optimistic and hopeful. Open and lovely. Smiling and fun. Hard working and helpful. Educated and dedicated — to their families, friends, their country and to freedom. In the morning … Continue reading →

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A Radio for Iran’s “Tomorrow”

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Abbas Djavadi
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“It seems Ahmadinejad should better be the president of Palestine or Lebanon and not of Iran,” reads an SMS message from Koorosh in the southern Iranian city of Kerman. A phone message from Ahmad in Teheran counters: “Give Mr. Ahmadinejad … Continue reading →

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Iranian Journalist Sentenced To Six Months in Prison

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Abbas Djavadi
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Iranian-Azeri journalist and blogger Shahnaz Gholami has been sentenced to six months of prison for “propaganda against the Islamic Republic.” Mrs. Gholami has been a fierce human rights activist and a defender of cultural rights for women and ethnic Azeris … Continue reading →

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