Iran

Iran must recognize the right to peaceful protest - 23 June 2009

Amnesty International calls on the Iranian authorities to allow peaceful demonstrations, to exercise restraint in the policing of any further demonstrations, to stop u

Iran: Stop using Basij militia to police demonstrations - 22 June 2009

Amnesty International is calling on the government of  Iran to stop using the Basij militia to police demonstrations with immediate effect. The call follows repor

Iran: Stop using Basij militia to police demonstrations - 22 June 2009

Following reports from Iran that members of the Basij militia have used excessive force against demonstrators - and in light of the history of abuses committed by this

Opposition leaders detained in Iran - 19 June 2009

Seven prominent political leaders are thought to be at risk of torture or other ill treatment, after they were arrested this week in connection with their perceived views on Iran’s disputed pres

Tunisia’s economic performance hides dire human rights situation - 19 June 2009

Tunisia’s economic growth over recent decades may have been accompanied by improved living conditions for many Tunisians but it has not benefited all.

Iran's supreme leader condones violent police crackdown on protesters - 19 June 2009

Ayatollah Khamenei's televised address calls for an end to street protests against the outcome of the election and warns people that if they continue to take to the st

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 conti

Iranian authorities must respect and nurture debate - 18 June 2009

In this editorial piece, Amnesty International's Secretary General Irene Khan considers the consequences of Iran's 'stolen election', the government's abuse of human r

Arrests and killings rise as election protests grip Iran - 17 June 2009

Demonstrations against Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s disputed election victory have spread to all corners of the country.

Violence against demonstrators marks new presidential term in Iran - 15 June 2009

Thousands of demonstrators faced a violent response when they took to the streets in Iran on Saturday to protest against the announcement of the victory of incumbent
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