Document #1329416

AI – Amnesty International

Urgent Action 158/08 [MDE 13/078/2008]

http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/MDE13/078/2008/en/fe9dd57d-33b0-11dd-a097-6931d72158b2/mde130782008eng.pdf

ecoi.net summary:
Hundreds of people detained since 16 May; widespread demonstrations marking the anniversary of demonstrations against the publication of a cartoon in a state-run newspaper in May 2006, which was considered offensive to Azerbaijanis
Country:
Iran
Source:
AI – Amnesty International
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/MDE13/078/2008/en/fe9dd57d-33b0-11dd-a097-6931d72158b2/mde130782008eng.pdf
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
5 June 2008
Document ID:
1329416 (former ID 98442)

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