menog@ripe.net · Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:38:08 +0100 (CET)

Dear Mohammad Mozafary,

Recently, MENOG was falsely portrayed in an Iranian newspaper in a negative manner. This raised concerns among some international partners and it became clear that the upcoming MENOG 16 Meeting would not be able to take place in an inclusive and open manner. As a result, the MENOG Programme Committee, along with the meeting hosts, have decided to postpone the meeting and workshops that were scheduled to take place 26 November - 1 December in Tehran.

This was a difficult decision for everyone involved to make, and we understand that it will come as a disappointment, especially for those of you who were planning to attend the meeting and workshops. We trust that you will understand our position on this.

We want to assure you that the MENOG community remains a top priority for us. We expected this meeting to be well attended and everyone involved remains very committed to continuing the great momentum we have helped build among the Iranian Internet community. Along with the meeting hosts and the RIPE NCC, we will work to find an alternative that will allow everyone to come together and participate as a community in the true spirit of MENOG. We look forward to planning a successful MENOG 16 Meeting in Iran together as soon as possible.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at <menog@ripe.net> if you have any questions.

Thank you for your understanding,

Khalid Samara
MENOG Programme Committee Chair

Subject:	MENOG 16 Postponed
Date:	Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:38:08 +0100 (CET)
From:	menog@ripe.net
To:	mohammad@iranserver.com