Iran: Eighteen Arab and Egyptian human rights groups condemn the attack on Iranian women and activists for celebrating Women's International Day
Source:
The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information Several Arab and Egyptian human rights organisations have condemned the use of violence by Iranian security forces to disperse a gathering in Tehran in commemoration of International Women's Day on March 8th.
Website Link:
http://www.hrinfo.net/en/reports/2006/pr0312.shtml
Submitted on Mon, 03/13/2006 - 01:00
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