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Word: safazadeh (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 2008-2008
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...peaceful endeavors such as convening meetings, writing articles in support of female freedom, and collecting signatures. These women have been indicted, often without charge, and many of the convicted are placed in solitary confinement or given prison terms in exile. Some of the most well known include Ronak Safazadeh, who disseminated information and collected signatures and was thus charged with the capital crime of armed activity against the state. Parvin Ardalan, co-founder of the “One Million Signatures Campaign” who was awarded Sweden’s illustrious Olaf Palme human rights award in March...

Author: By Dana A. Stern | Title: From Veiled to Jailed | 10/5/2008 | See Source »

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