Sunday, January 16, 2005

Iranian Judicary Denounced by International Community

Mrs. Shirin Ebadi, the Iranian human rights activist and lawyer who won the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize refused to appear in court on Saturday, saying the summons had failed to state the charge against her. ...

The case of Mrs. Ebadi resulted in a national and international wave of anger and condemnation. While hundreds of Iranians denounced the action of the Judiciary, the State Department said the action against Mrs. Ebadi showed the disrespect of the Iranian regime for human rights activists. more

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