Iran poll protests trial begins

[Heidi]

Source: BBC

Page last updated at 09:35 GMT, Saturday, 1 August 2009 10:35 UK

The first trial of people allegedly involved in post-election violence in Iran has begun, Iranian media said.

The defendants included leading members of the opposition movement, including a former vice-president.

The state news agency said the charges included rioting, vandalism and "acting against national security".

Media reports said dozens of people had gone on trial. Authorities arrested hundreds in the aftermath of the disputed 12 June presidential election.

News agency Irna said other charges included "having ties with counter-revolutionary groups."



Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8179470.stm

[formercia]

1. Live blogging from the trials:

http://shooresh1917.blogspot.com/

[Heidi]

2. Thank you for this, formercia,

and good mornin'! :hi:

[formercia]

3. You're very welcome.

Good Mornin' to you too. :hi:

[formercia]

4. Green Brief is up.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x6198381