Iran

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

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
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