This hollow show of force follows the successful completion of a month-long publicity and protest campaign by the Mojahedin in 517 cities.
A Mojahedin spokesman said in this regard: "Fearing escalated activities of the Mojahedin and expansion of social protests throughout Iran, the suppressive forces of the clerical regime have arrested a large number of youths and supporters of the organiza tion as well as former political prisoners."
"No one has been arrested in connection with Lajevardi's punishment. Neither has any 'senior member' of the Mojahedin been arrested. By churning out these lies, the Intelligence Ministry intends to set the stage for torture and execution of prisoners and those arrested on political charges," he added.
The Mojahedin spokesman called on international human rights organizations to spare no effort to save the lives of those arrested.
The Mojahedin's activities in October, marking the new academic year, covered 517 cities and rose 120% compared to last year, the Mojahedin's Command Headquarters inside Iran reported on November 6.
The number of popular uprisings and social protests in the first seven months of the current Iranian year (March 21 to October 23) grew three-fold relative to the same period last year.
People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran
November 11, 1998
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