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Detained Iranian Reformist Transferred, Not Freed (VoA)

Posted Thu, 2009-07-30 18:21 by IRelec09

Detained Iranian Reformist Transferred, Not Freed: Via Voice of America.

An Iranian lawmaker says a prominent detained reformist is being transferred from a prison to a government-owned residence, due to concerns about his health.

Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency quoted lawmaker Kazem Jalali as saying detainee Saeed Hajjarian was being moved to a "state-owned house" on Thursday.

Jalali said the residence has suitable medical and welfare facilities and a swimming pool.

Earlier this week, a senior Iranian lawmaker said Hajjarian would be released soon. It is not clear if that is still the case.
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Iran lawmaker pronounces Cabinet sessions 'illegal' ( PressTV.ir )

Posted Sun, 2009-07-26 15:11 by IRelec09

Iran lawmaker pronounces Cabinet sessions 'illegal': Via PressTV.ir .

After the dismissal of Iran's intelligence minister, a lawmaker declares as 'illegal' all Cabinet sessions of the current government until President Ahmadinejad's official inauguration for his second term.

"More than half of the Cabinet members have been changed. So, in less than two weeks before the government's tenure, the Cabinet sessions are illegal and cannot pass ratifications," Vice Speaker of Parliament Mohammad-Reza Bahonar told Mehr News Agency on Sunday.

According to Article 136 of Iran's Constitution, if more than half of the members of Cabinet are replaced, “the government must seek a fresh vote of confidence from Parliament.”
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