Monthly Archives: June 2009

Turkish Court Ratifies Acquittal of Police Killing Kurdish Father and Son

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The Supreme Court of Appeals has called the killing of a father and 12-year-old son “legitimate defence”. The family is considering an appeal to the ECHR. Bianet reports: In April 2007, four police officers, Mehmet Karaca, Yasafettin Açıkgöz, Seydi Ahmet …

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Iran must stop the violence against protestors

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There have been widespread protests against the disputed election results following the declared victory of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the June elections in Iran. Demonstrations have taken place but are not limited to the capital city of Tehran, as well …

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Kermanshah: Students at Razi University reportedly attacked by Iranian forces

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Major protests have spread beyond Iran’s capital city of Tehran as Iranians have become increasingly frustrated over election results and the apparent reluctance by the Iranian government to concede to the demands of those that claim election fraud.  Mass demonstrations …

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AI: Calling for Investigation into Violence Against Demonstrators in Iran

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From Amnesty International: (Washington) — Amnesty International calls on Iranian authorities to start an immediate investigation into the security forces’ violent handling of thousands of demonstrators who took to the streets on Saturday to protest against the announcement of the …

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KH: Persecution of Kurdish Political Activists in Iran – A number of specific cases in which activists face death after unjust trials

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Report by Sayeh Hassan from Kurdish Herald: Iran has undoubtedly become one of the International Community’s most discussed countries in the world. The Islamic Republic’s pursuance of nuclear technology has raised concerns but has also overshadowed perhaps the more concerning …

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GfbV: Syria, University of Aleppo threatens 180 Kurdish students with expulsion

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The Society for Threatened Peoples (GfbV) reports: In Aleppo in the north of Syria 180 mainly Kurdish students are threatened shortly before their examination with a disciplinary action which can mean expulsion from the University. A letter written in Arabian …

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