Human rights group Amnesty International is asking Iran to allow international observers into trials of more than 100 people charged with being involved with protests following the June presidential elections.Amnesty Secretary-General Irene Khan said in a statement Wednesday it is vital to have an international presence to uphold the rights of the defendants.
She says compelling evidence has been presented by defeated presidential candidate Mehdi Karroubi, who alleged that some of the protesters were raped in detention by security officials. Iran's parliament speaker denied the claims of detainee abuse.
Meanwhile, Iranian news agencies, PressTV, Fars, say a French national charged with espionage for gathering information about the protests may be freed on bail. However, the agencies say Iranian authorities would require Clotilde Reiss to remain in the country until there is a verdict in her trial.
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Iran Iran Elections Human Rights Amnesty International Mehdi Karroubi
