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flag Iran broadcasts 240 coerced confessions post-protests, sparking global condemnation over human rights abuses.

flag Iranian state television has aired at least 240 forced confessions in recent weeks, according to human rights groups, following widespread protests over economic issues that turned into a broader challenge to the government. flag The confessions, shown with blurred faces and dramatic music, feature detainees admitting to crimes like violence against security forces or foreign ties, sometimes for simply following banned social media accounts. flag Rights organizations say the confessions are obtained through coercion and used to suppress dissent, with the judiciary chief reportedly overseeing several broadcasts. flag The crackdown has led to over 41,000 arrests and thousands of deaths, including executions. flag UN and activist groups call the broadcasts propaganda meant to intimidate the public and justify repression.

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