The Latest from Iran (9 May): Ahmadinejad Bows Down?
Monday, May 9, 2011 at 10:38
1900 GMT: Political Prisoner Watch. The husband of detained human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh says she has been cut off from her family for the past 10 days.
Reza Khandan said he has not been allowed telephone contact with his wife since she was transferred to a different ward in Evin Prison.
Sotoudeh was sentenced in December to 11 years in prison and a 20-year ban on the practice of law.
1855 GMT: Fashion Police. More on Iran's "moral security" force (see 1215 GMT), with 70,000 officers reportedly taking to the streets to enforce proper fashion and behaviour....
Commander Ahmad Rouzbehani, the head of the force, explained, “In some instances, some people have been seen to take off their head covering in their vehicles. Such vehicles will be stopped and their passengers will be referred to the judiciary.”
Commander Rouzbehani also listed “installation of satellite dishes and sale of alcoholic drinks” as violations.