Document #1274788

Iran Focus (Author)

Iran cracks down ahead of election

http://www.iranfocus.com/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27591:-iran-cracks-down-ahead-of-election&catid=5:human-rights&Itemid=27

ecoi.net description:
Restrictive measures by authorities ahead of presidential elections on 14 June 2013 (disruption of internet access; launch of unit for cyber-surveillance of social media; editor of news website arrested for instigating public arrest; university classes scheduled around date of elections cancelled)
Country:
Iran
Source:
Iran Focus (Author)
Published:
9 May 2013
Original link:
http://www.iranfocus.com/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27591:-iran-cracks-down-ahead-of-election&catid=5:human-rights&Itemid=27
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Document ID:
1274788 (former ID 247271)

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