Iranian Judicial Committee: Karroubi Lied About Rape Of Prisoners
The committee set up by Iran’s judiciary to investigate claims by former presidential candidate Mehdi Karroubi that protest detainees were raped in prison has determined that Karroubi lied.
The committee determined that he should be prosecuted for disturbing society.
Source: Fars, Iran, 12. September 2009
Ahmadinejad To Arrive In NY September 23
The Iranian news agency Fars reports that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will arrive in New York on September 23 for three days, for the U.N. General Assembly.
It was reported that the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama was pressuring the hotel where Ahmadinejad is due to stay not to release any details.
It was also reported that Ahmadinejad had meetings scheduled with Iranians living in the U.S., with the heads of state participating in the General Assembly, with journalists and religious leaders, and with students.
Source: Fars, Iran, 12. September 2009