Iran: Police beat women activists
Source:
BBC Police in Iran have beaten a small group of women activists trying to hold a protest for greater legal rights in the biggest square of the capital. Several people were arrested by the security forces who moved in as soon as activists started gathering.
Website Link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5073328.stm
Submitted on Mon, 06/12/2006 - 00:00
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