Iran

Iranian security forces use tear gas against demonstrators marking 18 Tir anniversary - 10 July 2009

Amnesty International has condemned the excessive use of force by Iranian security forces against demonstrators in Tehran commemorating the tenth anniversary of 18 T

Iran: tear gas used against demonstrators marking 18 Tir (9 July) anniversary - NEWS FLASH - 9 July 2009

Amnesty International condemned the excessive use of force by Iranian security forces today, following baton charges and use of teargas against demonstrators in Tehran

Iranian government must allow peaceful commemorations of 18 Tir events - 9 July 2009

Demonstrations planned to mark the tenth anniversary of the brutal suppression of student-led protests by security forces in Iran, must be allowed to go ahead peaceful

Iran: Detained political leaders at risk of torture, possibly to force “confessions” - 29 June 2009

Amnesty International is gravely concerned that several opposition leaders detained in the wake of the 12 June elections may be facing torture, possibly to force the

Iran: Detained political leaders at risk of torture, possibly to force “confessions” - 29 June 2009

 Amnesty International is gravely concerned that several opposition leaders detained in the wake of the 12 June elections may be facing torture, possibly to force

Iran: Khamenei’s speech gives legitimacy to police brutality - 19 June 2009

This morning’s speech by Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, indicates the authorities’ readiness to launch violent crackdowns if people con

Iran : Violence against demonstrators marks new presidential term - 14 June 2009

The Iranian authorities must start an immediate investigation into the security forces’ violent handling of thousands of demonstrators who took to the streets

Iran: Election amid repression of dissent and unrest - 9 June 2009

The Iranian presidential elections are to be held this month on 12 June. The candidates are: the incumbent President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad; Mohsen Rezaei, a former co

Iran: Journalists detained as news restrictions tighten - 26 June 2009

The Iranian authorities must immediately release dozens of journalists arrested since 12 June and who are at risk of torture in detention, Amnesty International said

Iran: Journalists detained as news restrictions tighten - 26 June 2009

The Iranian authorities must immediately release dozens of journalists arrested since 12 June and who are at risk of torture in detention, Amnesty International said t
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