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Children’s deaths ‘must stop’ in Iran, says UNICEF, as protests continue
Middle East
November 20, 2022
Children’s deaths ‘must stop’ in Iran, says UNICEF, as protests continue
The United Nations children’s agency, UNICEF, said it remains deeply concerned by reports of children being killed, injured, and detained…
Iran issues first death sentence linked to recent protests
Middle East
November 15, 2022
Iran issues first death sentence linked to recent protests
CNN — An Iranian court has issued the first death sentence linked to recent protests, convicting the unnamed person of…
What Iran’s regime learned from its own revolution
Middle East
November 15, 2022
What Iran’s regime learned from its own revolution
Abu Dhabi CNN — The latest wave of protests in Iran is perhaps one of the longest-running challenges the Islamic…
At least 326 killed in Iran protests, human rights group claims
Middle East
November 13, 2022
At least 326 killed in Iran protests, human rights group claims
CNN — Iranian security forces have killed at least 326 people since nationwide protests erupted two months ago, the Norway-based…
Iranians mark ‘Bloody Friday’ as thousands protest in southeast flashpoint
Middle East
November 12, 2022
Iranians mark ‘Bloody Friday’ as thousands protest in southeast flashpoint
Thousands of Iranians protested in the restive southeast on Friday to mark a Sept. 30 crackdown by security forces known…
Family fears for life of rapper they say was violently arrested after encouraging Iranians to protest
Middle East
November 9, 2022
Family fears for life of rapper they say was violently arrested after encouraging Iranians to protest
CNN — “Someone’s crime was that her hair was flowing in the wind. Someone’s crime was that he or she…
Iran accused of plotting to kill two journalists in UK
Egypt
November 8, 2022
Iran accused of plotting to kill two journalists in UK
CNN — Two British-Iranian journalists working in the United Kingdom have been warned by police of a “credible” plot by…
Iranian lawmakers demand ‘no leniency’ for protesters as mass demonstrations continue
Middle East
November 7, 2022
Iranian lawmakers demand ‘no leniency’ for protesters as mass demonstrations continue
CNN — Iranian lawmakers have urged the country’s judiciary to “show no leniency” to protesters in a letter cited by…
Video shows Iranian security forces beating and shooting man as officials order investigation
Middle East
November 6, 2022
Video shows Iranian security forces beating and shooting man as officials order investigation
CNN — Iranian police said they would investigate an incident caught on camera showing security forces attacking and shooting a…
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
Middle East
November 6, 2022
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
CNN — As many as 14,000 people have been arrested in Iran during protests there since September, according to a…