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Based on testimonies and reports, at least 200 protesters have so far been killed in Iran, while 56 other people have disappeared during the protests in Tehran. Torture of political prisoners has also been rampant. One such case is 24-year old student Javadifar Amir who suffered fatal beatings. He was earlier ‘arrested in Tehran for participating [...]

Calm seems to have descended in Tehran after week of historic protests and people’s uprising against election results. But local people call it “calm of the grave”. The mass protests may not be visible anymore but the storm of dissent is still brewing. Every night after 10 pm people go on the rooftops and voice protests through chants against [...]