Iranian President orders probe into 7th reported custodial death, arrests five policemen connected to case.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian orders an investigation into the death of a detainee in Lahijan, northern Iran. Five policemen have been arrested in connection to the incident. This is the seventh reported custodial death this year, sparking concerns over detainee rights in Iran. Mohammad Mirmousavi, the deceased, was allegedly tortured to death on the day of his arrest. Forensic pathologists are investigating the cause of death, with further details withheld.
August 29, 2024
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