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Two Iranian student activists arrested
Two student activists were arrested, the latest in a string of detentions following the anniversary of student protests nine years ago, the press reported.
- Agencies
- Published: 00:22 July 15, 2008
Tehran: Two student activists were arrested, the latest in a string of detentions following the anniversary of student protests nine years ago, the press reported.
Mohammad Hashemi and Bahareh Hedayat were sent to the notorious Tehran prison of Evin on Monday, the Etemad newspaper said.
The two are members of the central council of the pro-reform student group The Office to Consolidate Unity.
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