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Amnesty says Iran committed 'crimes against humanity' in protests crackdown

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Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity in the crackdown on 2022 protests that left hundreds dead, Amnesty International said Wednesday, adding Tehran's suppression of new demonstrations this year bore the "same hallmarks" but on an eve…

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  • Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity in the crackdown on 2022 protests that left hundreds dead, Amnesty International said Wednesday, adding Tehran's suppression of new demonstrations this year bore the "same hallmarks" but on an eve…
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:09:08 UTC.

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