Simple background source on Iran election protests 2009

October 25, 2009 2:14 PM

Can anyone recommend a good, general overview source on the June 09 election, protests, and aftermath in Iran? I need something to link to as a backgrounder.

I'm googling around for an online source that won't be too hyperdetailed (Wiki's page on this is rather long) but will give an overview, but I thought I'd also ask MF folks for recommendations.

many thanks in advance.

posted by leticia to Law & Government (1 answer total)

For backgrounds on international affairs I usually check the Council on Foreign Relations, BBC, and CRS Reports. The BBC's backgrounder looks the best for what you are looking for - Q&A: Iran election aftermath (also check the links on the side). You could also read pages 7 and 8 of the CRS report on Iran's 2009 Presidential Elections. You could also read some of the Council on Foreign Relations' backgrounders on Iran, but none of them address the aftermath as a whole.
posted by catquas at 9:16 PM on October 25, 2009