Iran: Iranian government must allow peaceful commemorations of 18 Tir events

Thursday marks the tenth anniversary of the brutal suppression of student-led protests by security forces in Iran, which resulted in the death of at least one student and the torture and ill-treatment of others. Demonstrations are planned to commemorate the events of 18 Tir, which takes its name from the date in the Persian calendar.' To continue reading the article follow the above link.

URL Link: http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/news/iranian-government-must-allow-peaceful-commemorations-18-tir-events-20090709

Author Organisation: Amnesty International