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Iran: 5 rioters to be accused of 'offenses against God'

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Five people arrested in opposition protests in Iran last week will be accused of committing "offenses against God", the public prosecutor's office in Tehran announced. If convicted, the detainees could receive the death sentence.

 

At least eight people were killed in last week's riots and hundreds of protestors were arrested. (Dudi Cohen)

 

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