Iran comes clean

Article Abstract:

Iran's secret police has admitted that its police agents have been involved in the the murders of dissidents. This admission represents a victory for the Iranian reform movement. Iran's president. Muhammad Khatami, was elected to make Iran more law-abiding and democratic, and he has made some progress, though there is some uncertainty about how long the progress can last. Khatami has praised the intelligence ministry for being open. He has been criticised for the slow pace of change, but his strategy could be justified by events.

International Affairs, Human Rights, Editorial, Democracy, Dissenters

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Who shall be Iran's next president?

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Conservative parliament speaker Ali Akbar Nateq-Noori is expected to become the next president, but challenger Muhammad Khatami is gaining support. Iranians are starting to listen to his platform of democracy, and businessmen like his free market agenda.

Presidential candidates, Nateq-Noori, Ali Akbar

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Shuffling the pack

Article Abstract:

The new cabinet announced by Iranian Pres Muhammad Khatami has disappointed many in the government. Khatami has taken a low-risk approach, choosing little-known bureaucrats loyal to him over more high-flying candidates.

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