Woman was 'tortured and paralysed' in Iranian custody

The United Nations Secretary-General has called on Iran to refrain from using “unnecessary or disproportionate force” against protesters. It comes as 41 people have died in the country as unrest over a young woman’s death in police custody spread...

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17.50 28 Sep 2022

Woman was 'tortured and p...

Woman was 'tortured and paralysed' in Iranian custody

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17.50 28 Sep 2022

The United Nations Secretary-General has called on Iran to refrain from using “unnecessary or disproportionate force” against protesters. It comes as 41 people have died in the country as unrest over a young woman’s death in police custody spread across the country.

Kieran was joined by Nasrin Parvaz who spent time in custody in Iran...

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