Thousands arrested following Iran protests; Death in prison gives rise to fears of torture

Thousands arrested following Iran protests; Death in prison gives rise to fears of torture

by WorldTribune Staff, January 9, 2018 About 3,700 people have been arrested in connection to anti-government protests in Iran, a reformist lawmaker said. The number of arrests cited by Mahmud Sadeghi on Jan. 9 is far higher than figures announced by authorities. At least 22 people have been killed as a result of the unrest […]