Akbar Ganji was in prison for six years, and that was it...for six years, and it was finished. Of course the Iranian government could make up some stories and accuse him of some other things, but the international support didn't let the government do that.

I maintain that nothing useful and lasting can emerge from violence.

There is no "true Islam," just different interpretations.

While living in exile I have become the loudspeaker for the people of Iran.

The fight against terrorism is a legitimate fight. And certainly whoever commits terrorism should be brought to justice. Unfortunately, the United States and a few other governments have used the war on terrorism as a way of violating human rights.

The international community can't trust such a government. If the government of Iran wants the international community to believe in what it says, it should try to bring true, pure democracy into the country. The political solution to the energy issue or the nuclear case is democracy in Iran.

Lawyers should not be charged with the same crimes as their clients. Trials related to political charges are not in accordance with human rights.