Iran has arrested Javad Emam, spokesman for the Reform Front, a major reformist political coalition. The Revolutionary Guards detained him at his home yesterday. Authorities said the arrest is linked to recent protests and political unrest in the country. According to Iranian media, three other Reform Front politicians were also arrested yesterday. The judiciary accused […]
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Iran unrest toll nears 6,000, rights group warns
A US-based rights group reported that 5,848 people have died in recent protests in Iran, with thousands more under investigation. The protests began in late December over economic issues and grew into mass rallies against the government. Security forces have suppressed the demonstrations, leaving many dead and arrested. The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) […]