Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Iran

Islamic Conference, EU, UN Urge Dialogue Over Cartoons

A protest against the cartoons in Tehran on 3 February (epa)

8 February 2006 -- The Organization of the Islamic Conference, the United Nations, and the European Union have issued a joint call for urgent dialogue to defuse Muslim anger over Danish caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad.

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February 08, 2006

In a written statement, the three organizations said they understand the deep hurt and widespread indignation felt in the Muslim world over the cartoons, but said recent violent acts have surpassed the limits of peaceful protest.

Denmark has called on Iranian authorities to protect Denmark's embassy in Tehran following a second consecutive day of stone and petrol-bomb attacks on the embassy by Iranian protesters. Iranian protesters also attacked the Norwegian Embassy in Tehran on 7 February.

(compiled from agency reports)

Many Iranians have been claiming that their access to social networks and Internet-based e-mail sites has been blocked in recent days.

Iran Tightens Internet Control

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Web-savvy Iranian oppositionists are renowned for their ability to use proxies and other means to circumvent Tehran

Explainer: Iran's National Internet

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A cardboard Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini arrives in Tehran to mark the 33rd anniversary of his triumphant return to Iran following the Islamic Revolution.

Iran's 'Cardboard Khomeini' Faces Criticism, Condemnation

Iran's "Cardboard Khomeini" is fueling a firestorm of criticism in the Middle Eastern country after cutouts of the Islamic republic's founder appeared at a number of events, and photos mocking the mock-up went viral. More