Friday, April 22, 2005

Iran Frees 155 Arrested in Ethnic Protests

VOA News:
Iranian officials say they have released 155 of some 350 people arrested during recent protests by Arab-Iranians in southwest Iran.

Iran's state news agency quotes judiciary officials as saying more prisoners are expected to be released over the next few days. Officials said most of the detainees were under 20 years of age. ...