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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Roy Greenslade

Iran journalists arrested and beaten

Four journalists covering a demonstration by women demanding equal rights in Teheran on Monday were arrested and beaten by security forces. According to the Paris-based press freedom body, Reporters Without Borders, one was later released but three are held at an unknown location. Twelve journalists have been arrested in less than a month in Iran, including Abolfazel Vesali, editor of the daily Nedai Azarabadeg. (Via www.rsf.org)

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