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Monthly Archives: December 2017

Iran: Suicide on the Death Row

Iran Human Rights – A prisoner hanged himself in ward 1 of Rajai Shahr Prison on November 28. Unfair sentences, poor prison condition, and harsh treatment are believed to be the main causes of the high suicide rate among prisoners.

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Quake hits southeast Iran, destroys homes; no fatalities reported

Reuters – A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck southeastern Iran on Friday, injuring at least 42 people and destroying several homes in an area where most people live in villages of mud-walled homes. State media said no deaths had been reported. People are seen standing in the courtyard for safety after earthquake hit Kerman province, Iran, in this still …

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