Chronology: Iran

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1999

Apr. 17: Over 320 journalists signed a letter to President Muhammad Khatami asking for legal protection for journalists. [4/19 WP, FBIS]

Apr. 21: A court sentenced Ayatollah Mohsen Kadivar to 18 months' imprisonment for "disseminating lies" and "disturbing the public opinion." Authorities had arrested Kadivar on 27 February. [4/22 NYT, WP, FBIS]

Thirty-one deputies signed a proposal, submitted to the Majlis, calling for the impeachment of Islamic Culture and Guidance Minister Ata'ollah Mohajerani. The reason given for the move to impeach was Mohajerani's lack of supervision over the press. [4/22 …