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From time to time, the World Movement for Democracy issues alerts concerning participants and other colleagues who are, or may be, facing personal danger due to their work on behalf of democracy and for whom a vigorous response from around the world may be critical.

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(June 7, 2001)

Iranian Students Arrest and Accused of Acting Against National Security

Three Iranians, Ali Afshari (student leader), Mehrangiz Kar (lawyer), and Shahla Lahiji (publisher), have been held in detention, accused of acting against national security. On May 16, Afshari appeared on Iranian state television and supposedly "confessed" to a plot to overthrow the Islamic Republic of Iran. Amnesty International is concerned that the televised "confession" of Afshari already suggests that the Government has determined his "guilt" before any trail is held.

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Amnesty International-USA.