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Iran: A Campaign for Supporting a leftist Student
Written by Hamid on July 16, 2008 – 3:33 pm -
Description: Abed Tavancheh, an Iranian leftist student and blogger, was sentenced recently to eight months imprisonment for his political activities, with a chance to request an appeal. In recent months several students have been arrested and jailed. A blog has been created to support Tavancheh:SOS Tavancheh
Tools: Blog and Petition
How this tool has been used:Hundreds of Iranian students and academics both in Iran or abroad have already signed the petition condemning the court’s ruling. There are several Iranians and Germans from a Berlin-based committee for defending Iranian political prisoners who joined this campaign. It shows that the campaign goes outside Iran’s borders. The blog includes news from leftist students as well as interviews with Tavancheh and his lawyers.
Outcome: Creating blogs and petitions to support Iranian students have always been useful tools to inform the general public and the media.
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