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Iran's Judiciary Confirms Detention Of Swedish EU Diplomat
- A Swedish national working for the EU has been detained in Iran, with the Iranian judiciary confirming the detention. The specific charges faced by the individual have not been detailed.
- The detained individual, Javad Ruhi, had previously survived three death sentences for participating in protests in Iran. His death in custody is believed to be a result of mistreatment and lack of medical care.
- Rights groups have criticized Ruhi's sentencing and treatment in detention, with allegations of torture and violation of international law. Calls have been made for an independent investigation into his death in custody.
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On Tuesday, September 12, Iran confirmed the arrest of a Swede, a diplomat for the European Union (EU), saying that he had “committed crimes”...
·Paris, France
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Iran acknowledges arrest of Swedish EU official for unspecified crimes
The Iranian government for the first time on Tuesday acknowledged that it is holding a European Union official from Sweden in custody for unnamed crimes and it was completing its investigation.
·Washington, United States
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Iran's Judiciary Confirms Detention Of Swedish EU Diplomat
Iran's judiciary on September 12 confirmed the detention of a Swedish diplomat working for the European Union a week after Stockholm and Brussels revealed the latest known case of a foreign national being held by Tehran amid political tensions with the West.
·Czechia
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Total News Sources13
Leaning Left1Leaning Right5Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Center, 45% Right
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources are Center, 45% of the sources lean Right
46% Center
C 46%
R 45%
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