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FLASHBACK: Iran: Detained political leaders at risk of torture, possibly to force “confessions”

July 4th, 2009
Categories: News, Iran

Link: http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/news/detained-political-leaders-at-risk-of-torture-20090629

Amnesty International is gravely concerned that several opposition leaders detained in the wake of the 12 June elections may be facing torture, possibly to force them to make televised “confessions” as a prelude to unfair trials in which they could face the death penalty.

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