Document #1223375

Amnesty International (Author)

Iran: Deaths in custody highlight utter disregard for life by prison authorities

http://www.amnesty.org/en/for-media/press-releases/iran-deaths-custody-highlight-utter-disregard-life-prison-authorities-20

ecoi.net description:
Prison authorities are further punishing prisoners by denying them medical treatment, Amnesty International said following the second death in custody in less than two weeks as a result of being denied treatment
Country:
Iran
Source:
Amnesty International (Author)
Published:
20 March 2009
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/for-media/press-releases/iran-deaths-custody-highlight-utter-disregard-life-prison-authorities-20
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
1223375 (former ID 117119)

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