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Iran mounts crackdown on teachers and labour activists (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News November 23, 2018

Iranian authorities have increased the targeting of teachers and labor activists in recent weeks for organizing and conducting peaceful protests.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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