AI: Iran’s crackdown on freedom of expression has dramatically escalated in the run up to this week’s parliamentary elections, Amnesty International said today. The 71-page “We are ordered to crush you”: Expanding Repression of Dissent in Iran details how, in the wake of protests called by opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi in February 2011, the Iranian authorities have steadily cranked up repression of dissent in law and practice, launching a wave of arrests in recent months >>>
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what a surprise
by asadabad on Tue Feb 28, 2012 06:31 PM PSTsometimes I wonder if there is anything left to oppress in Iran.
This is the thing
by Abarmard on Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:51 PM PSTIranians have a choice to stay home and not vote. If they are smart and care for Iran then this can be a test.