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Iran:Halt threats to “cyber-feminists”

Thursday, May 8th, 2008 @ 22:18 UTC

by Hamid Tehrani

Countries:: Iran
Topics:: Freedom of Speech, Gender, Governance

RSF,Reporters without Borders, urged Iranian government to halt threats to “cyber-feminists”.RSF adds “The Internet is the only way for these feminists to demand their rights. They have become an easy target and are suffering real harassment.”

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