Document #1227495

The Observer (Author), published by Guardian

Iran 'using child soldiers' to suppress protests

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/13/iran-child-soldiers-tehran-protests

ecoi.net description:
Tehran: According to human rights activists, authorities have deployed armed children aged between 14 and 16 alongside riot police to suppress anti-government demonstrations
Country:
Iran
Sources:
The Observer (Author), published by Guardian
Published:
13 March 2011
Original link:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/13/iran-child-soldiers-tehran-protests
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Document ID:
1227495 (former ID 156415)

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